Social Worker
This position is being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion and Excepted Service procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-21-AQ-10967334-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE:
Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. Provides mental health services, as necessary, to patients in community settings, such as mental health clinic, outpatient medical clinic, schools and Mescalero Care/Elderly Center. Performs comprehensive assessments focusing on multiple presenting problems requiring utilization of the DSM IV-5 diagnostic criteria, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions and continuity of care as identified with the patient and/or family. Provides services that range from admission, crisis intervention, education, and client referral, discharge planning in assisting clients with any changes in social roles, future expectations, and life goals precipitated by changes in health status. Provides evidenced based treatment (Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolong Exposure, EMDR, and DBT) to patient suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Trauma related symptoms and substance abuse. Provides assessment to patients with substance use disorders and provide evidence-based interventions such as motivation interviewing to assist with the cessation of substances. Serves as an advisor, consultant, and resource person to other persons who are involved with patient treatment and care, such as medical staff, operating officials, community resources, tribal organizations and community agencies in a culturally sensitive manner. Routine duties shall include providing social work services to individuals eligible for services provided by the IHS in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations within the Mescalero Service Unit. Refers coordinated mental health services with outside agencies to ensure appropriate referrals, follow-up and continuity of care. Develops and maintains sound working relationships with Service Unit staff, government and private agencies; utilize outside resources effectively. Works closely with Social Services and Tribal Human Resources to coordinate patient care. Coordinates and provides school-based counseling and liaison services. 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 master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council in 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 GS-11 grade level 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. Licensure:
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 or certification with your application. PHS Social Workers must possess and maintain a current State license or certification. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. Provides mental health services, as necessary, to patients in community settings, such as mental health clinic, outpatient medical clinic, schools and Mescalero Care/Elderly Center. Performs comprehensive assessments focusing on multiple presenting problems requiring utilization of the DSM IV-5 diagnostic criteria, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions and continuity of care as identified with the patient and/or family. Provides services that range from admission, crisis intervention, education, and client referral, discharge planning in assisting clients with any changes in social roles, future expectations, and life goals precipitated by changes in health status. Provides evidenced based treatment (Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolong Exposure, EMDR, and DBT) to patient suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Trauma related symptoms and substance abuse. Provides assessment to patients with substance use disorders and provide evidence-based interventions such as motivation interviewing to assist with the cessation of substances. Serves as an advisor, consultant, and resource person to other persons who are involved with patient treatment and care, such as medical staff, operating officials, community resources, tribal organizations and community agencies in a culturally sensitive manner. Routine duties shall include providing social work services to individuals eligible for services provided by the IHS in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations within the Mescalero Service Unit. Refers coordinated mental health services with outside agencies to ensure appropriate referrals, follow-up and continuity of care. Develops and maintains sound working relationships with Service Unit staff, government and private agencies; utilize outside resources effectively. Works closely with Social Services and Tribal Human Resources to coordinate patient care. Coordinates and provides school-based counseling and liaison services. 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 master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council in 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 GS-11 grade level 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. Licensure:
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 or certification with your application. PHS Social Workers must possess and maintain a current State license or certification. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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