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Summary
Join the IHS as a Social Worker and make a lasting impact. Youll provide compassionate culturally grounded care to American Indian and Alaska Native patients addressing social and emotional needs that affect health. Work with a dedicated team to strengthen wellness resilience and community well-being. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth, and a mission-driven career that truly matters. Apply today.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02022026 to 05042026 Salary 80382 to - 104502 per year Salary is determined by Duty Station. Certain locations are covered by a Locality Pay Table. Pay scale & grade GS 11 Locations Few vacancies in the following locations Chinle AZ Inscription House AZ Kayenta AZ Parker AZ Show more fewer locations 57 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 Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Certain locations may authorize for reimbursement of relocation expenses or Permanent Change of Station PCS in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Multiple - 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. Work schedule Multiple Schedules - 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. Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0185 Social Work Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk MR Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes - This position may or may not be covered by a bargaining unit depending on the duty location. Final determination will be made at the time of appointment. Announcement number IHS-26-HQ-12868976-ESEPMP Control number 856283500
Duties
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessment of each patient with emphasis on patients health condition, mental status, safety, and protection issues, cultural beliefs, financial situation, housing, social support system, and other psychosocial elements. Assist individuals, families, and groups to enhance or restore their ability to function physically, socially, emotionally, mentally, and economically. Provide emergency on-call crisis intervention to assist and serve as a consultant to the medical staff in dealing with patients who may be at risk of harm to themselves or others. Provide assistance to patients, families, and relatives in planning for the individuals care when medical or psychological needs must be met in a facility away from home.
Requirements
Conditions of employment 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 12311959.
Education
Degree in social work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the masters degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Minimum Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one 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: Making diagnosis or treatment decisions based on understanding of Trauma Informed Care practices. Participating in workplace relationship with healthcare facilities to coordinate care. Reviewing and evaluating patients progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans. Documenting patient notes in the medical record using an electronic health record system.
Additional Information
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period, which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. A service agreement will be required.
This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration.
For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at https://www.usphs.gov.
The Indian Health Service IHS National Health Service Corps NHSC and the Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information, please visit:
For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loanscholarshipsnursecorps
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
You will be directed to the Login.Gov screen, where you will sign in if you have an existing USAJOBS account or Create a Login.Gov account.
If you have an account, you will be directed to select a resume or create a resume. If you create an account, you can create a resume. Click save and continue.
Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete.
If you click Return to USAJOBS or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Read and complete all Eligibility questions.
Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online.
You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your documents:
Upload from your computer or USAJOBS click the USAJOBS link to complete the transfer process.
Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.
Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position.
USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job.
Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying.
IHS is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.
Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume:
Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
Use concise results-focused language.
Align language from the job announcement.
Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
Remove outdated or unrelated experience.
Use the USAJOBS resume builder.
For additional questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions FAQs found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobsindex.cfmmodulesearch&optionfaq.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office Kaycee Neal Kaycee.Nealihs.gov and/or 4062477217. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Required Documents
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