Social Worker (Open Until Filled)

Indian Health Service • Peach Springs, AZ

10h

About The Position

The Indian Health Service is hiring a Social Worker to provide professional social work services to American Indian communities. The role delivers independent clinical care, crisis support, case management, and coordination with healthcare and community partners to provide integrated, culturally responsive, and continuous patient care. The announcement is open until the vacancy is filled; applications received within the first 10 business days receive initial consideration, with reviews every two weeks thereafter as needed. Locations may be removed as vacancies are filled, and the announcement may close when all vacancies are filled.

Requirements

• A master's degree or higher doctoral degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• A current, active, unrestricted independent clinical social work license issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory that authorizes diagnosis and treatment without supervision (such as LCSW, LICSW, or LISW).
• For GS-11, meet one of the following: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 performing relevant social work duties; three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successfully pass E-Verify and a federal background investigation; applicants must complete required security forms within five calendar days of receiving instructions.
• Meet the financial suitability review requirements and satisfy legal financial obligations.
• Comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy; exemptions may be available under agency policy.
• Obtain and maintain required medical staff clinical privileges, including licensure requirements.
• Provide two valid forms of identification before appointment; a state-issued ID or driver's license used must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement's closing date.
• Competitive-service status candidates must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; these do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan.

Responsibilities

• 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 changing psychosocial conditions.
• Collaborate with medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, tribal programs, and community resources to support integrated, culturally responsive, and continuous patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and an outstanding total compensation package are referenced.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• IHS and NHSC student loan repayment programs may be available to qualifying health disciplines through a separate competitive process, subject to hiring priorities and funding availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level