Make a difference where it matters most! Join the Indian Health Service as a Social Worker providing professional social work services to American Indian communities. Advance your career, enjoy competitive benefits, and be part of a mission that transforms lives every day. Apply today! This announcement is open until the vacancy is filled. It may be extended or closed prior to the closing date. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R.
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Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Social Worker Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Conduct independent clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups. Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and interdisciplinary behavioral health consultation.
Provide clinical case management, care coordination, and referrals to support continuity of patient care. Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment, patient response, and evolving psychosocial conditions. Collaborate with medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, tribal programs, and community resources to ensure integrated, culturally responsive, and continuous patient care.
This position has an education requirement. If you are substituting education for experience: 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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Satin.Deer@ihs.gov · 405-740-2700
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $80382 – $104502/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
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