- Position Title
- Social Worker (Clinical)
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-CA-12737596-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 19, 2025 to Friday, May 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
3.
Are you a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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.
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.
2.
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 “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Selective Placement Factor
I have a current, unrestricted U.S. State license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), a Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) or equivalent advanced practice licensing. Please provide a copy of your license with your application.
I have a current, unrestricted U.S. State license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), a Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) or equivalent advanced practice licensing. Please provide a copy of your license with your application.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Develop discharge plans with clients to ensure appropriate levels of care.
5.
Use an electronic health record in order to obtain medical information and to document patient notes.
6.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge in behavioral health best practices, criteria, and interpretation in order to provide guidance to others.
7.
Manage services to meet patient needs (i.e., social, emotional, vocational, educational, physical).
8.
Conduct assessment to determine if patient needs substance abuse services or mental health treatment.
9.
Provide individual (adult/children), group, and family counseling utilizing evidence-based therapies.
10.
Provide mental health and substance abuse services.
11.
Provide suicide risk referrals and counseling interventions.
12.
Counsel patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and/or making changes.
13.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and/or client history.
14.
Assess and collaborate with community mental health partners on patients that are at risk of suicide.
15.
Assess and collaborate with community partners in providing crisis intervention.
16.
Assess patients who are in need of crisis intervention.
17.
Utilize verbal and behavioral intervention and de-escalation techniques.
18.
Maintain effective work relationships with various employees, clients, and patients.
19.
Work with people from a diverse cultural orientation in order to improve the delivery of health care services.
20.
Assist professional staff with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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.
Certification of Information Accuracy - If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
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.
Certification of Information Accuracy - If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
21.
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.