Social Worker

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): EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in 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. Transcripts must be submitted with your application to verify that education requirements are met. 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. Examples include ability to diagnose and treat individuals, couples, families and groups of people with acute and chronic mental health problems and substance abuse disorders; knowledge of social implications of problems of human behavior, adjustment, and mental illness. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Applicant must possess a current, unrestricted license U.S. State license as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) or a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
This position is located at the Haskell Indian Health Center in Lawrence, KS. Incumbent serves as a clinical social worker (medical and/or psychiatric) and human services professional to the areas to which assigned. This position reports to the Supervisory Behavioral Health Specialist. Temporary Position – maximum of 2 years appointment