This position provides a full range of screening, assessment, diagnostic, treatment, consultative, and educational services to patients, caregivers, and staff. If you are a talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual with clinical social work experience in a medical setting and want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH, Clinical Center, Social Work Department. For more information visit: https://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/swd/index.html.

Duties

Performing a range of conventional screening, assessment, diagnostic, treatment, consultative, and educational services to assigned segment of Clinical Center patients, caregivers, and staff. Completing psychosocial assessment of patients and caregivers in order to identify those factors which have a bearing on his/her ability to cope with stress and the requirements of the research protocols. Communicating with community agencies regarding the needs of the patient and his/her caregivers, and arrange for the needed services they can provide. Identifying gaps in service and make recommendations in order to maximize patient care and to implement the treatment goals. Developing a working knowledge of state and local bureaucracies in order to assist patients make optimal use of local resources. Identifying financial needs of patients and caregivers during hospital stays and participates in determining resources available for assistance, consistent with the goal of maximizing adjustment to research protocols. Consulting with other Clinical Center Departments, in addition to assigned organizational segment, on specific case referrals.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.).
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• A valid, unrestricted independent Clinical Social Work License from any U.S. State or Territory is required for this position.
• Position requires a Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please provide transcripts.
• Position is designated as an "emergency essential" position. See definition of this designation in the Additional Information Section of this announcement.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• At the supervisors discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibility: Telework schedules.
• This position requires weekend and holiday hours.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.

Qualifications

Education Qualification Requirement for GS-11/12: In order to qualify for a Social Worker, GS-0185 position, you must have a Master's Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Additional Qualifications Requirements for the GS-11: A. In addition, in order to qualify for a Social Worker-GS-0185, at the GS-11 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: Developing bio/psycho/social/spiritual assessments and determining a course of action to address identified needs; providing guidance to individuals and families regarding a variety of available community services in such areas as education, recreational therapy, spiritual ministry, psychological/psychiatric consultation, and financial assistance; establishing and facilitating intercommunication between patients, caregivers and medical or research staff; providing individual and small group psychotherapy; developing and implementing medical and mental health discharge plans, and maintaining social work records to document all activities. OR B. Completion of three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field. OR C. A combination of post-graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Additional Qualifications Requirements for the GS-12: In addition, in order to qualify for a Social Worker-GS-0185, at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Independently completing bio/psycho/social/spiritual assessments of mentally or medically ill patients and families in the healthcare setting to identify factors having a bearing on their illness and recovery and making recommendations regarding their ability to participate in research protocols; developing and implementing a treatment plan for seriously medically or mentally ill clients based on an assessment of psychological, social and medical realities; evaluating social work policies and programs and making recommendations for modifications; providing crisis counseling for patients and caregivers in coordination with primary medical team and adjunct consulting services; developing educational programs for medical and allied personnel on the psychosocial and economic aspects of illness. Selective Factor(s): In order to meet minimum qualification requirements you must demonstrate possession of the selective factor(s) of this position. Selective factor(s) include(s): You must possess a current, valid, unrestricted independent Clinical Social Work License (i.e., LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, etc.) from a licensing board in the United States including the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12473908

Education

This position has an education requirement. 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. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]