Social Worker
What you'd do
This position is a Social Worker with duty station located at the Sisseton Service Unit, Sisseton, South Dakota. This position reports to the Behavioral Health Supervisor or Designee. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Assess and evaluate patients using a patient centered medical home approach using therapeutic techniques to diagnose and treat mental health diagnosis. Develops interventions based on above need assessment and exercises mature professional judgment in consultation with the supervisory social worker in providing therapeutic modalities that are culturally appropriate. Participates and when appropriate takes a leadership role in assessing community human service needs. Works with community members and human resources -providers to develop approaches to addressing the needs of patients. Assists in monitoring and reviewing services for quality and appropriateness of care. Assists in developing as needed appropriate services to address patient and family psychosocial needs. Prepares reports as requested on quality improvement activities. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Social Worker Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)
What you need to qualify
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 master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Master's degree with practicum: Applicants who complete all of the requirements for a master's degree in social work that included a practicum are eligible for GS-9. 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: GS-11: 1 year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least GS-9 grade level. OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Specialized Experience Defined: GS-11: Collaborate with other health professionals to assess client needs; refer patients to community resources; provide individual or group counseling; coordinate care with expert diagnostic and treatment consultation to medical providers; assess in-patient needs and patient discharge planning. AND Selective Placement Factor: Must have a current, unrestricted license U.S. State license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker-Private Independent Practice (LCSW-PIP). These license variations, depending on the State the candidate is licensed in, are licensed to operate independently. Your application must include documentation from an authorized official validating your expected licensure completion date. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade 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.
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