(Final)_2nd_Q_ _A_ _11_Feb_16.pdf

11 Feb 16

Subject: Questions and Answers for a Solicitation No. FA5209-16-T-0005, Behavioral Health Optimization Program Provider for 374th Medical Group, Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Below is Question submitted from vendors and we answer, as follows;

Question (Q) 11: In the PWS, page 3, 1.3 Personnel Requirements. Is a LMSW or LCMSW required?

The reason we ask is that all state requirements seem to be different and the acronyms are different from state-to-state. We do understand that a LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) is allowed to work in a clinical setting and we are unclear as to the requirement. Please clarify.

Answer (A) 11: Licensure requirements and acronyms may vary State by State. However, no matter the "acronyms" the BHOP position (Social Worker/Psychologist) must be licensed by a state to "independently" practice without supervision.

Example of qualifications for a Social Worker (Vary States by States)

(1) Is licensed under the Act as a "licensed clinical social worker"

(2) Has twenty-four (24) months of experience acceptable to the Board, which experience shall only be acceptable if the applicant was licensed as a licensed clinical social worker (if required in the jurisdiction where the experience was attained) and under appropriate supervision

(3) Has fulfilled the continuing education requirements for this license

(4) Has satisfactorily completed an examination for this license.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed independent clinical social worker are examples of two most advanced social work licensure and must have a master or doctorate level education.