- Position Title
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-20-CA-10867362-ESEP-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 21, 2020 to Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
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- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
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3.
Are you currently employed by the agency hiring for this position?
4.
Are you the parent of an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces? If yes,
Are you the parent of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran? If yes, confirm
- the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled OR
- the parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse
Are you the parent of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran? If yes, confirm
- the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled OR
- the parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse
5.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
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- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders AND
- have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
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6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
7.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
8.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
9.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
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If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
10.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
11.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
12.
Are you a United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer or a United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer candidate?
If yes, confirm
If yes, confirm
- For current active duty USPHS Commissioned Corps officers, submit a copy of your most recent personnel orders. OR
- For USPHS Commissioned Corps candidates, submit documentation from the Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (DCCPR) stating you have successfully completed the professional boarding process.
13.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
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- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
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Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Which hiring plan applies to you and how do you want to be considered for employment? If you are not sure, visit the IHS Jobs Board Which Plan Should I select.
You will only be considered for those that you select. (Select all that apply)
You will only be considered for those that you select. (Select all that apply)
3.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been arrested for or charged with certain crimes involving a child. Responding yes to this question can make you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a child?
4.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes against persons or offenses committed against children. Responding yes to this question makes you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty to, any felonious offense, or any two or more misdemeanor offenses under federal, state, or tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; or crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children?
5.
I certify that (1) my responses to questions one and two are made under penalty of perjury, which is punishable by fine under title 18 of the United States Code, or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both; and (2) I have received notice that a criminal check will be conducted. I understand my right to obtain a copy of any criminal history report made available to the Indian Health Service and my right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in the report.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Social Worker position with the Indian Health Service.
We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
1.
Basic Requirement - Education
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for a Social Worker, GS-0185 position. Select the response that most accurately describes how you meet the basic qualifications. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for a Social Worker, GS-0185 position. Select the response that most accurately describes how you meet the basic qualifications. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Licensure Requirement:
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.
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.
3.
Minimum Qualification, GS-0185-11, Social Worker
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement listed above select one response that demonstrates how you meet the additional qualifications for the GS-11 grade level of this position.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement listed above select one response that demonstrates how you meet the additional qualifications for the GS-11 grade level of this position.
4.
Minimum Qualification, GS-0185-12, Social Worker
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement listed above select one response that demonstrates how you meet the additional qualifications for the GS-12 grade level of this position.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement listed above select one response that demonstrates how you meet the additional qualifications for the GS-12 grade level of this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Develops discharge plans with clients to ensure appropriate levels of care.
6.
Document patient notes with the use of the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment Plan) format and/or BIRP (Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan) format.
7.
Use an electronic health record in order to obtain medical information and to document patient notes.
8.
Utilize a variety of standard computer applications (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.).
9.
Conduct assessment to determine if patient needs substance abuse services or mental health treatment.
10.
Conduct diagnostic assessment using the DSM-V.
11.
Provide accurate documentation patient history and progress, services provided, and/or other required information.
12.
Provide individual (adult/children), group, and family counseling utilizing evidence-based therapies.
13.
Provide mental health and substance abuse services.
14.
Provide social work services within the community.
15.
Provide substance abuse services.
16.
Provide suicide risk referrrals and counseling interventions.
17.
Assess and collaborate with community mental health partners on patients that are at risk of suicide.
18.
Assess and collaborate with community partners in providing crisis intervention.
19.
Assess and identify patients (adult and children) who are in need of individual marital counseling, family group counseling or case management services.
20.
Assess patients who are at suicide risk.
21.
Assess patients who are in need of crisis intervention.
22.
Assist professional staff with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
23.
Maintain effective work relationships with various employees, clients, and patients.
24.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.
25.
Maintain working relationship with substance abuse, psychiatric care facilities and community mental health agencies.
26.
Work with people from a different cultural orientation in order to improve the delivery of health care services.
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. ertification of Information Accuracy - If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
27.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.