Social Worker

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker in the Indian Health Service based in Whiteriver, 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): Must have completed a Masters degree or higher doctoral degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education This position requires a current unrestricted U.S. State license as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW). Please provide a copy of your license with your application. In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 018511: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS09) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Performs intensive and wide range of social work 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 Must have successfully completed three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree. OR I have a combination of education and specialized experience as defined in the vacancy announcement that when combined fully meets the minimum qualifications for this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 018512: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS11) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Providing a full range of professional clinical mental health services of complex technical difficulty including evaluation diagnosis consultation counseling referral psychotherapy crisis intervention and treatment of mental emotional and behavioral disorders to patients and families. Time In Grade 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). 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.