Social Worker, Mental Health

Locations:
Chinle, AZ | Inscription House, AZ | Kayenta, AZ | Parker, AZ | 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

Type:

Federal

Salary Range:

Per Year

Open Period:1/29/2026 to 4/29/2026

Summary:

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, Ameri Corps) 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):
Degree: social work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the

Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

GS-12:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) 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. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration.

Work Type:

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., 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).

Announcement #:

IHS-26-HQ--ESEP/MP