Army National Guard Units (SOCIAL WORKER) Jobs August 2026

Job Description

The Nevada Army National Guard is hiring a Social Worker (GS-12) to serve as a key member of the behavioral health team in Carson City, NV. This position focuses on promoting psychological health and readiness among National Guard members and their families through preventive, remedial, and support services.

As the Social Worker, you will develop and execute annual behavioral health program strategies, establish standard operating procedures, and lead psychological health promotion and evaluation activities. You will work to reduce stigma around mental health, build community partnerships, and expand available resources for soldiers and families.

This role is ideal for an experienced clinical social worker who understands military culture and wants to make a direct impact on service member well-being. You will serve as the primary advisor on marketing psychological health programs and forging connections with military and community groups.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $99,218 - $128,987 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for this GS-12 Social Worker position.. You must possess a master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited institution.. A current unrestricted state license to practice clinical social work independently.. And at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.

• Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is required. Substitute degrees will not be accepted.
• Must possess a current, unrestricted state license to practice clinical social work independently.
• General Experience: Master's degree in social work with a practicum.
• Specialized Experience: At least 1 year (24 months) of experience in clinical social work assignments equivalent to the GS-11 level. The Air Force Social Work Internship Program may substitute for 12 months of this requirement.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques, and resources; interviewing to establish nature and extent of problems; helping clients develop improvement plans; providing assistance and referrals; and assisting clients to understand and modify behavior.
• No other substitution of education for specialized experience is allowed beyond the stated internship substitution.
• Resume must fully substantiate (in your own words) that you meet the specialized experience requirements. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or position description.
• U.S. Citizenship or National status required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the psychological health team in developing and executing an annual behavioral health program strategy.
• Determine program priorities, identify gaps, and establish means to meet annual goals.
• Develop and annually review written standard operating procedures governing the behavioral health system of care.
• Lead psychological health promotion, implementation of behavioral health programs, and evaluation activities.
• Formulate strategies to generate interest, acceptance, and participation from organizational partners, community partners, and NG soldiers and family members.
• Serve as primary advisor on methods to reduce stigma and market psychological health programs.
• Develop relationships with military and community groups to enhance prevention efforts and expand behavioral health resources.
• Build networking processes and a community provider directory.
• Develop an extensive array of behavioral health resources, associations, and community partnerships to support NG soldiers and families.
• Participate in community activities to build prevention efforts, influence community problem-solving, and forge connections that promote psychologically healthy lifestyles.

Conditions & Requirements

• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968; conviction of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may disqualify.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Must have a valid state driver's license if the position requires operating motor vehicles.
• Federal employment suitability determined by a background investigation.
• Participation in Direct Deposit is mandatory.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications.
2. If minimally qualified, your resume and documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire.
3. If you rate yourself higher than supported by your application, your responses may be adjusted or you may be excluded.
4. Top qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
5. Qualifications are evaluated on competencies including behavioral health assessment, military culture, professional ethics, crisis intervention, communication, and independent clinical judgment.

Required Documents

• Resume: Must be no longer than two pages, include hours worked per week and dates of employment (month/year to month/year). For civil service positions, include grade and series. Do not include photographs or inappropriate content.
• OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment: Do not answer questions 9-13 on page 1 (background information).
• SF-181 Ethnicity and Race Identification.
• Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable): DD-214 (member 4 copy) showing dates and character of service, or Statement of Service if currently on active duty. For 10-point preference, also submit SF-15 with required proof.
• Transcripts: To verify the master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited institution.
• Other supporting documents: SF-50s (for current/former federal employees) and any other documents specified.

Benefits

• Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be available, subject to funding and approval.
• Permanent full-time appointment with the Nevada Army National Guard.

How to Apply

1. To apply, you must complete the online application and Occupational Questionnaire on the official application portal. First, log into your the official application portal account (or create one if you don't have it). Click 'Apply' to access the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and supporting documents. You may upload additional documents before submitting. After reviewing your application packag…
2. Call the HRO contact listed if needed.

Additional Information

• This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff date is August 26, 2026. Applications will be reviewed periodically until the position is filled.
• Area of Consideration: Candidates will be considered in order of their area of consideration category per the State Merit Placement Plan.
• This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
• Veterans' Preference: You must submit substantiating documentation (DD-214, SF-15, etc.) to receive preference credit.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) funding is not authorized; relocation at your own expense if not local.
• Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be available but are not guaranteed.
• If you are a male born after 12/31/1959, you must be registered with Selective Service.
• Agency contact: Shawna Degiovanni, Phone: 775-884-8555, Email: [email protected].
• Address: NV G1, 2460 Fairview Drive, Carson City, NV 89701.

About Company

The Nevada Army National Guard is a component of the U.S. Army and the Nevada National Guard, responsible for providing trained and ready forces to support state and federal missions.

This Social Worker position is part of the behavioral health team within the Guard's G1 (Personnel) directorate, focused on ensuring the psychological readiness of service members and their families.

The role is based at the Joint Force Headquarters in Carson City, NV, and involves close collaboration with military leadership, community partners, and healthcare providers. The Nevada Guard serves a diverse population of traditional and full-time Guard members across the state.