Lead Social Worker

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• Leads and coordinates the work of assigned staff by providing clinical guidance mentoring workload coordination and team support activities.
• Provides independent clinical social work services including assessment diagnosis treatment planning therapeutic intervention and behavioral health support for individuals families and groups.
• Responds to behavioral health crises by conducting risk assessments implementing crisis intervention techniques coordinating safety planning and providing stabilization services.
• Provides clinical case management and care coordination services through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams community resources tribal programs and outside agencies.
• Maintains clinical documentation participates in interdisciplinary meetings and serves as a resource on trauma-informed care culture-responsive practices and behavioral health services.

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 12/31/1959

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.

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Background Investigation Requirement:

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:

This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

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):

Education: Must fulfill all of the requirements for the Masters degree in Social Work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of Social Work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. Degree verification can be done at to confirm that the social work degree meets the 3 accreditation standards for a Masters of Social Work.

Licensure: You must possess an active unrestricted U.S. State license as an independent clinical social work license (LCSW LICSW LISW or equivalent) authorizing diagnosis and treatment without supervision.