Social Worker

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker in the Indian Health Service based in Parker, Arizona. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):Individual Occupational Requirements:Degree: Social work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the masters degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Licensure: Must have a current unrestricted clinical social work licensure in a State within the continental United States or its territories. In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:GS11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS9 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience as a Social Worker in a hospital setting or clinic setting. Plans and implements a medical social services program with an emphasis on admission crisis intervention client referral case management and discharge planning. Assures the provision of family and individual therapy focusing on particular problem situations which are high risk in nature i.e. suicidal behavior alcohol and drug abuse domestic violence depression specifically psychosocial problems. OR Completed (3) years (54 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree that is directly related to the work of the position OR Combination of education and experience in one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

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.