Social Worker

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker in the Indian Health Service based in Wanblee, South Dakota. 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: In order to qualify for this position you must meet the Basic Requirements for a Social Worker GS0185 position. A completed Masters degree or higher doctoral degree in social work from 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: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS11: One (1) year of specialized experience with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS09 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples include: provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments mental health evaluations coordinate patient care make diagnosis serve as liaison to health care providers and stakeholders to establish patient care plan respond to emergency mental health situations use counseling theories and techniques. OR A successfully completed three years of progressively higherlevel graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree. OR A combination of education and specialized experience as defined in the vacancy announcement that when combined fully meets the minimum qualifications for this position. 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). Selective Placement Factor (SPF): This position requires a current valid and unrestricted clinical license as an Independent Clinical Social Worker. To satisfy the placement factor applicants must submit the applicable independent license in one of the following disciplines: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Certified Social Worker in Private Independent Practice (CSWPIP) Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) or Licensed Master Social WorkerAdvanced Practice (LMSWA). Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): The work of this position has a preferred Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in order to provide counseling education support to individuals struggling with substance abuse. If applicable you are encouraged to provide a copy of the LAC license with your application. NOTE: The above quality ranking factor is preferred. Therefore applicants who possess the quality ranking factor can be ranked above those who do not but no candidates can be rated ineligible solely for failure to possess a quality ranking factor. 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.