Social Worker, Public Health

Location: Fort YatesSummary...This position is located in the behavioral health department at the Ft. Yates Indian Health Service Hospital in the Standing Rock Service Unit. The overall purpose of this position is to help patients and/or provide support systems to regain, maintain, or enhance their level of social functioning when affected by illness.Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview? Accepting applications? Open & closing dates01/03/2024 to 02/29/2024? Salary$60,795 - $97,161 per year? Pay scale & gradeGS 9 - 11? HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:? Fort Yates, ND? Remote jobNo? Telework eligibleYes-as determined by the agency policy.? Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.? Relocation expenses reimbursedNo? Appointment typePermanent
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Excepted? Promotion potential11? Job family (Series)0185 Social Work? Supervisory statusNo? Security clearanceOther? Drug testNo? Position sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR)? Trust determination processSuitability/Fitness? Announcement numberIHS-23-GP--ESEP/MP? Control numberHelpThis job is open to? Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a 'surplus' or 'displaced' employee.? Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.? Federal employees - Excepted serviceCurrent excepted service federal employees.? Individuals with disabilities? Native AmericansNative Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.? Peace Corps & Ameri Corps Vista? VeteransClarification from the agencyThe IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.VideosHelpDuties? Provides full range of psychological services including evaluation, diagnosis, referral, psychotherapy, crisis intervention and specialized treatment modalities for mental health problems of adults, adolescents and families. Provides consultation to wide variety of hospital staff on mental health issues. Enter patient information into the electronic health record system.? Provides crisis interventions services to residents with a wide variety of acute mental health problems.? Administers and interprets basic psychological screening tools including depression, anxiety, suicide risk.? Consults with schools, courts, state social services and other organizations to assess mental health problems or issues.? Assists BH and hospital clients with case management or basic social services that might include Advanced Directives.HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentSelectee may be subject to a probationary/trial periodESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial periodU.S. Citizenship is requiredSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959This 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 contend ere or guilty to certain crimes.Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit (Use the 'Apply for this Job' box below)..You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.Background Investigation:If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position.If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.QualificationsTo 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, Ameri Corps) and other organizations?

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