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Position Title
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Agency
Indian Health Service
Announcement Number
IHS-20-CA-10929502-DE 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? (limit characters)
2. 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. 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.
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4. 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:
  • 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. 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? (limit characters)
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 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? (limit characters)
4. 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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
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.
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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.
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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.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Develops discharge plans with clients to ensure appropriate levels of care. (limit characters)
6. Document patient notes with the use of the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment Plan) format and/or BIRP (Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan) format. (limit characters)
7. Use an electronic health record in order to obtain medical information and to document patient notes. (limit characters)
8. Utilize a variety of standard computer applications (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.). (limit characters)
9. Conduct assessment to determine if patient needs substance abuse services or mental health treatment. (limit characters)
10. Conduct diagnostic assessment using the DSM-V. (limit characters)
11. Provide accurate documentation patient history and progress, services provided, and/or other required information. (limit characters)
12. Provide individual (adult/children), group, and family counseling utilizing evidence-based therapies. (limit characters)
13. Provide mental health and substance abuse services. (limit characters)
14. Provide social work services within the community. (limit characters)
15. Provide substance abuse services. (limit characters)
16. Provide suicide risk referrrals and counseling interventions. (limit characters)
17. Assess and collaborate with community mental health partners on patients that are at risk of suicide. (limit characters)
18. Assess and collaborate with community partners in providing crisis intervention. (limit characters)
19. Assess and identify patients (adult and children) who are in need of individual marital counseling, family group counseling or case management services. (limit characters)
20. Assess patients who are at suicide risk. (limit characters)
21. Assess patients who are in need of crisis intervention. (limit characters)
22. Assist professional staff with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. (limit characters)
23. Maintain effective work relationships with various employees, clients, and patients. (limit characters)
24. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies. (limit characters)
25. Maintain working relationship with substance abuse, psychiatric care facilities and community mental health agencies. (limit characters)
26. Work with people from a different cultural orientation in order to improve the delivery of health care services. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)