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): Must have completed a Master’s degree, or higher doctoral degree, in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education 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 with your application. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, 0185-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Performs intensive and wide range of social work services including moderate technical difficulty including evaluation, consultation, counseling, referral, psychotherapy, crisis intervention and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders to patients and families. OR; Must have successfully completed three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree. OR; I have a combination of education and specialized experience as defined in the vacancy announcement that when combined, fully meets the minimum qualifications for this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, 0185-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) 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. 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 in the Social Service Department of the Whiteriver Service Unit within the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service. The incumbent is assigned to provide a broad range of direct social work services to individuals and families. Periodic and scheduled consultation with the supervisor as appropriate for guidance and the evaluation of efficiencies, challenges, and progress in the delivery of care, treatment, and services.