Social Worker

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker in the Indian Health Service based in Phoenix, 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): 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. 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 GS09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: performs intensive and wide range of behavioral health services including moderate technical difficulty including evaluation consultation counseling referral psychotherapy crisis intervention and treatment of mental emotional and behavioral disorders to patients and families. OR Successfully completed 3 years (54 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. 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. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS11 grade level. 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.