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This position is an Open Title 5 Excepted Service Non-Uniformed Personnel position, open to the Public and to Veterans following the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement plan.
AGENCY: Minnesota Air and Army National Guard
LOCATION: Cottage Grove
SELECTION OFFICAL: LTC Benjamin J. Schmitz, 651-268-8605
This is an Excepted Service position in the Minnesota National Guard. Membership in the National Guard is not required for employment. Competitive service employees may apply
06/06/2024 to 06/20/2024
$94,652 - $123,043 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
No
No
MN-12436596-24-499
794684900
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Title 5 Excepted Service, Non-uniformed Position with the Minnesota National Guard,
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
A PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER, GS-0185-12, 1. Serves as the National Guard community liaison with military and non-military agencies to promote and achieve timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish and maintain an extensive array of resources, associations, and community partnerships. Participates in community activities, ensures research-based prevention programs are properly staffed and executed, and coordinates outreach efforts with key leaders. Ensures that curriculums and community intervention initiatives for each prevention program are researchbased and supported by the literature. Participates in relevant committee meetings to provide input and obtain information related to psychological health issues. Coordinates substantial findings and possible effects of outreach efforts with the State Surgeon and key leaders to ensure they remain current on issues related to the psychological health program. Liaison between community agencies, including medical agencies, schools, shelters, childcare, and family support centers providing access to services that can improve and/or sustain the psychological health of National Guardsmen and families. Represents the community outreach and prevention initiatives and programs professionally and appropriately.
2. Conducts needs assessments, intake evaluations, and diagnostic assessments. Consut psychological health assessments and individual consultation to facilitate coordination of counseling, and other services promoting psychological health. Assesses individuals to explore the development of behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms often for purposes of fitness for duty; determines the facts concerning client problems, strengths, and the underlying causes to assess the needs of the individual and/or family, and within the context of their military affiliation. Performs risk assessments and determines degrees of danger posed by clients. Individuals requiring clinical interventions (i.e., clinical treatment) for other than short term problem resolution should immediately be referred to an appropriate and competent clinical professional. Responsible for knowledge of state and professional licensing and ethical practice guidelines. Carries professional responsibility for findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations, reports and services. Provides short-term, evidence-based problem resolution. Ensures resolution plans identify the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses/limitations, coping skills, and necessary assistance from others, and appropriate disposition when necessary. Applies multiple techniques including individual, group, couples, family, supportive, crisis intervention, and behavioral interventions or other recognized resolution strategies based upon accepted theories, principles, and practices. Ensures case records meet the standards of The Joint Commission (TJC), Integrates findings, referral, and assessment, using assessment guidelines of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association
3. Coordinates and implements prevention and community outreach and education programs. Conducts comprehensive needs assessments and analyses that form the basis for program development activities and action plans to meet the needs of clients.
Develop, teach, and provide oversight for classes that promote education and skill building to enhance psychological and physical health. Evaluate training opportunities, and professional development activities. Provides timely, effective, and accurate training to mental health providers and other medical personnel on psychological health matters, resources, and interventions.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
EDUCATION:
Degree: A Master's in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. Substitute degrees will not be accepted.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4078.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the following areas of consideration (AOC) based on the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement Plan:
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12436596
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.
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