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): 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-09. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-11: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level; OR, Three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. 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. If qualifying based on experience, 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: Provide case management services for inpatients and outpatients that require hospitalizations or supportive community placements. Provide health education to patients, perform mental status evaluation on new admissions, referred patients and consultation. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, unrestricted U.S. State license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). Please provide a copy of your license with your application. 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.
This position is located in the Division of Clinical Services, New Horizon Wellness Branch of the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, Crownpoint, NM. The purpose of this position is to provide an array of professional social work, substance abuse and mental health activities for this facility.