This position serves as the Deputy Chief of the Department and serves as the alter ego to the Chief and fully shares in the direction of the department's program, work and staff and as the principal advisor of the Chief. The incumbent also performs complex technical duties as a Social Worker and Clinical Researcher.

Duties

Planning, developing, coordinating, managing and evaluating the programs of the Department including the language interpretation and program staffs. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating several unique and complex programs for social work services. Developing social work techniques including screening and assessment tools, treatment and discharge planning techniques, and experimental or standard interventions. Providing direct social work practice in cases with complex medical and social issues to include micro and macro interventions on behalf of research subjects and the wider NIH organization. Collaborating with clinical investigators and allied personnel in the planning and conduct of specific studies of the causes, prevention, and treatment of various diseases. Completing psychosocial assessments of patients and families in order to identify those factors which have a bearing on his/her illness and recovery and his/her ability to cope with stress and the requirements of the research protocols. Managing resources allocated to the Department including identifying and justifying needs for additional resources or redeploying resources in new ways to meet the needs of the Department and the mission and objectives of the Clinical Center.

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 a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• An active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required for this position.
• Position requires a Masters Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please provide transcripts.
• This position is designated as an "emergency" 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 supervisor’s discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: Telework and Maxiflex scheudules.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450. See the "additional information" section of this announcement for details.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement You must have a Master's Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Additional Requirements In addition, in order to qualify for a Supervisory Social Worker-GS-0185, at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: Planning, developing, coordinating, managing and evaluating the Social Work programs of a Department including the language interpretation and program staffs; collaborating with clinical investigators and allied personnel in planning and conducting specific studies of the causes, prevention, and treatment of various diseases; developing and implementing various professional educational programs for medical and allied personnel on the psychosocial and economic aspects of illness; interpreting problems and behavioral patterns and making recommendations regarding the ability of patients to participate in research protocols; and serving as a liaison and referral source for services such as education, recreational therapy, spiritual ministry, and psychological/psychiatric consultation. AND Selective Factor: In order to meet minimum qualification requirements you must demonstrate possession of the selective factor of this position. Selective factor include; You must possess an active, current registration as an independent, clinical Licensed Social Worker or equivalent level of licensure (i.e., LCSW, LICSW, CIPSW, etc.) from a licensing board in the United States including the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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. 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. 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/12554118

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]