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We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker in the Indian Health Service based in White Swan, Washington. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.
The Successful Applicant
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. The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are actively completing a required professional training program and are expected to complete such program within 9 month(s) of applying may be deemed tentatively qualified. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education: Must fulfill all of the requirements for the masters degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement unless the School of Social Work is fully accredited. Degree verification can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the 3 accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Applications will be accepted if you are currently enrolled in a CSWE institution and expect to complete your masters degree in social work within 9 months of your application date. Your application must include: A copy of your most recent unofficial transcripts and Documentation from the educational institutions registrar dean or other appropriate official validating your expected completion date. Licensure: For the GS09 position you must possess an active unrestricted U.S. State license as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) a Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) or a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Applications will be accepted if you expect to complete your LCSW LICSW LISW LMSW or equivalent licensure requirements within 9 months of your application date. Your application must include documentation from an authorized official validating your expected licensure completion date. For the GS11 position you must possess an active unrestricted independent U.S. State license as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) or equivalent. NOTE: At the GS11 level you MUST possess the LISW LCSW CISW or equivalent license. The LMSW license does not authorize independent clinical practice at the GS11 level. Applications will be accepted if you expect to complete your LCSW LICSW LISW or equivalent licensure requirements within 9 months of your application date. Your application must include documentation from an authorized official validating your expected licensure completion date. In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS11: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial and mental health assessments Coordinating services to support patient stability and continuity of care Responding to urgent psychosocial situations by conducting timely risk and safety assessments and Consulting with medical nursing and behavioral health providers regarding patient needs barriers and service coordination. OR Completion of 3 years of progressively higherlevel graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in social work from from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the TimeInGrade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. TimeInGrade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
What’s on Offer
The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.