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Social Worker

Indian Health Service Mescalero, NM

Join to apply for the Social Worker role at Indian Health Service 21 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Social Worker role at Indian Health Service Summary This position serves as a Social Worker for multiple locations within Indian Health Service. Incumbent serves as a clinical social worker (medical and/or psychiatric) and human services professional to the areas to which assigned. This position reports to the Supervisory Behavioral Health Specialist of the assigned location. This announcement covers multiple locations in support of Indian Health Service operations. Summary This position serves as a Social Worker for multiple locations within Indian Health Service. Incumbent serves as a clinical social worker (medical and/or psychiatric) and human services professional to the areas to which assigned. This position reports to the Supervisory Behavioral Health Specialist of the assigned location. This announcement covers multiple locations in support of Indian Health Service operations. Help Duties Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Social Worker Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Plans, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates the clinical social work services assigned. Provides skilled medical, social and psychosocial diagnostic and treatment service to individuals, couples, families and groups. Assumes responsibility for social work aspects of integrated treatment programs. Maintains all appropriate client records and area guidelines utilizing the automated Behavioral Health software systems as required. Participates in committee, departmental and team meetings. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959, www.sss.gov This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, COVID-19, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation : If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Basic Requirement(s) Education: Master's Degree in Social Work - must fulfill all of the requirements for the Master's Degree in Social Work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Transcripts must be submitted with your application to verify that education requirements are met. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- Minimum Qualifications GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Examples include ability to diagnose and treat individuals, couples, families and groups of people with acute and chronic mental health problems and substance abuse disorders; knowledge of social implications of problems of human behavior, adjustment, and mental illness. Selective Placement Factor Applicant must possess a current, unrestricted license U.S. State license as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW). Provide a copy of your license with your application or list in your resume with the expiration date. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information Per IHS policy, vaccination against COVID-19 is highly recommended for IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 1-Year service agreement will be required. The Indian Health Service (IHS) And National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Have Student Loan Repayment Programs For Qualifying Health Disciplines. This Is a Competitive Process Separate From The Hiring Process. Opportunities For LRP Are Based On Agency Hiring Priorities And Availability Of Funds. For Additional Information Please Visit For IHS - https://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/ Read more Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Indian Health Service by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Social Worker” roles. Mescalero, NM $61,111.00-$96,116.00 1 week ago Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Alamogordo, NM Mescalero, NM $59,018.00-$75,622.00 3 weeks ago Mescalero, NM $59,018.00-$75,622.00 3 weeks ago Contracted Services (Independent/Outside Agencies) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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