An ideal candidate will have experience providing clinical social work care in a medical setting, and teaching clinical social work concepts to a variety of adult learners; undergraduate students, graduate students, junior social work practitioners, and senior, licensed clinical social work staff. They will be grounded in basic biomedical research concepts and methodologies, and skilled at communicating the role clinical social workers play in supporting research subjects in a medical setting.

Duties

Providing supervisory leadership and direction to subordinate professional Social Workers with full authority to oversee the daily activities of these employees from both the personnel and technical direction perspectives. Communicating with community agencies regarding the needs of the patient and his/her caregivers, and arrange for the needed services they can provide. 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. Reviewing newly proposed protocols for impact on Social Work Department resources and makes recommendations to Principal Investigators related to the same. Collaborating with clinical investigators and allied personnel in the planning and conduct of specific studies of the causes, prevention, and treatment of various diseases. Assessing financial needs of patient and family during hospital stay and determines resources to be allotted for assistance, consistent with the goal of maximizing adjustment to research protocols.

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.
• This position requires weekend hours.
• At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: Telework and Maxiflex Schedules.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement In order to qualify for a Social Worker, GS-0185 position, you must meet the following Basic Education 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-13 level, you must have at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: Providing administrative and technical oversight of the day to day operations performed by a social work staff; conducting psychosocial assessments of mentally or medically ill patients and families in the healthcare setting and making recommendations regarding their ability to participate in research protocols; developing a treatment plan for seriously ill clients based on an assessment of psychological, social and medical realities; evaluating social work policies and programs and make recommendations for modifications; and developing educational programs for medical and allied personnel on the psychosocial and economic aspects of illness. AND Selective Factor: In order to meet minimum qualification requirements you must demonstrate possession of the selective factor of this position. Selective factor includes; 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. 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/12636187

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]