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Summary
Join the IHS as a Social Worker and make a lasting impact. Youll provide compassionate culturally grounded care to American Indian and Alaska Native patients addressing social and emotional needs that affect health. Work with a dedicated team to strengthen wellness resilience and community well-being. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth, and a mission-driven career that truly matters. Apply today.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01292026 to 04292026 Salary $97108 to - 126243 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Locations FEW vacancies in the following locations Chinle AZ Inscription House AZ Kayenta AZ Parker AZ Show more fewer locations 57 Peach Springs AZ Phoenix AZ Pinon AZ Polacca AZ Red Mesa AZ Sacaton AZ Shonto AZ Supai AZ Tsaile AZ Whiteriver AZ Davis CA Hemet CA Winterhaven CA Towaoc CO Lawrence KS Cass Lake MN Red Lake MN Browning MT Crow Agency MT Poplar MT Wolf Point MT Belcourt ND Fort Yates ND Winnebago NE Acoma NM Albuquerque NM Bloomfield NM Crownpoint NM Dulce NM Gallup NM Mescalero NM Santa Fe NM Shiprock NM Tohatchi NM Elko NV Moapa NV Wadsworth NV Lockport NY Anadarko OK Carnegie OK Clinton OK El Reno OK Lawton OK Pawnee OK Watonga OK Wewoka OK Salem OR Fort Thompson SD Kyle SD Mobridge SD Pine Ridge SD Rosebud SD Sisseton SD Wanblee SD Fort Duchesne UT Charles City VA Madison Heights VA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Certain locations may authorize for reimbursement of relocation expenses or Permanent Change of Station PCS in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Multiple - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary. Work schedule Multiple Schedules - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules including full-time part-time less than 40 hours per week and intermittent as needed. Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0185 Social Work Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk MR Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number IHS-26-HQ-12866484-ESEPMP Control number 855953300
Duties
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessment of each patient with emphasis on patients health condition, mental status, safety, and protection issues, cultural beliefs, financial situation, housing, social support system, and other psychosocial elements.
Assist individuals, families, and groups to enhance or restore their ability to function physically, socially, emotionally, mentally, and economically.
Provide emergency on-call crisis intervention to assist and serve as a consultant to the medical staff in dealing with patients who may be at risk of harm to themselves or others.
Provide assistance to patients, families, and relatives in planning for the individuals care when medical or psychological needs must be met in a facility away from home.
Requirements
Conditions of employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary period. ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period. U.S. Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959.
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, 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.
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions up to and including removal from Federal service.
IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
Qualifications
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 Requirements
Degree in social work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the masters degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Minimum Qualifications
GS-12 One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one 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:
Application of psychological principles and processes. Utilizing knowledge of psychotropic medications, including indications, contraindications, and side effects, in the delivery, coordination, or evaluation of mental health care services. Utilizing professional social work knowledge to provide clinical interventions, including individual and family therapy, psychotherapy, and case consultation, in support of patient treatment planning and outcomes. Applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to assess, diagnose, and support treatment planning for individuals with mental health conditions.
Selective Placement Factor
Must possess 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), or a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
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.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses, including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://sites.ed.gov/international-recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Additional Information
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period, which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. A service agreement will be required.
This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit: https://www.usphs.gov.
The Indian Health Service, IHS National Health Service Corps, and the Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information, please visit:
For IHS: http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment For NHSC: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment For HRSA Nurse Corps: