Indian Health Service is hiring: Social Worker (Telehealth) in Rapid City

Overview

Social Worker (Telehealth) – Indian Health Service

The Social Worker position will be under the Great Plains Area Office, Division of Behavioral Health, Telehealth Program. Incumbents will provide initial clinical assessments, treatment review and planning, and engage individual and group therapy interventions as part of patient services. Incumbents will also provide emergency department safety assessments and crisis care coverage.

Responsibilities

• Utilize evidence-based practices and culturally sensitive models to provide assessments during behavioral health crises. Develop plans with individuals, families, and groups, including special populations such as physically or mentally challenged individuals and blended families during crises.
• Provide indicated brief interventions and crisis stabilization for clients presenting with behavioral health crises for patients and families.
• Follow established standards in assessment, safety planning, treatment, and follow-up. Use SOAP notes and document treatment plans in accordance with behavioral health policies and entities such as CMS and The Joint Commission. Document in Electronic Health Records.
• Provide independent professional decisions and recommendations for patient continuity of care by arranging structured placements for acute and chronic patients in psychiatric facilities, transitional residencies, group homes, or other secure units as appropriate.

Compensation

Total Compensation Package – Check out IHS’s total compensation package for this job: Social Worker Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period
• ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Designation under Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children; agency must ensure applicants have not been found guilty of certain crimes
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required
• On IHS health care facilities, immunization requirements may apply; vaccine exemptions may be available per guidance
• Selected individual must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges and licensure requirements; failure to maintain privileges may result in adverse actions
• On-call hours are required; work schedule may vary by location
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
• Direct deposit setup required

Qualifications

Basic Requirement(s)

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program

Minimum Qualifications

GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in Federal service (case management for inpatients/outpatients, health education, mental status evaluation, etc.) OR three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. OR a combination of education and experience meeting the requirements.

Selective Placement Factor

• Current, valid, and unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent in any state or territory. Please provide a copy of your license with your application.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.

Education

This position has an education requirement. Submitting transcripts or a list of courses is encouraged. Unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application package; official transcripts required prior to offer. Only attendance/ degrees from schools accredited by recognized accrediting bodies may be credited. For foreign education, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Additional information

• Additional selections of candidates may occur within 240 days from the certificate issuance date.
• Federal benefits include annual leave; IHS may offer credit for related experience for leave accrual rates.
• This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized with at least a 1-year service agreement.
• Loan repayment programs may be available (IHS/NHSC/HRSA). See agency sources for details.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the position type. Questions about benefits should be directed to the hiring agency.