Social Worker (Clinical)

Summary The ideal candidate is a highly skilled clinical social worker with experience supporting medically and/or psychiatrically complex patients in an inpatient hospital setting. The candidate has experience conducting psychosocial assessments, developing, and coordinating safe discharge plans, providing crisis intervention and psychotherapy, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and their families. Learn more about this agency Overview Montgomery County, MD Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Remote job: No Relocation expenses reimbursed: No Salary: $85,447 – $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 11 – 12 Promotion potential: 12 Work schedule: Full-time Travel Required: Not required Appointment type: Permanent 0185 Social Work Supervisory status: No Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union: No Drug test: No Security clearance: Other Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required: No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number: NIH-CC-DE-27-13083874 This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. Clarification from the agency You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration. This job is also open to USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers and Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidates. 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. Conditions of employment 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. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify). E‑Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Based on your appointment, a one or two‑year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. 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: Flexible 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:

1. Independently completing bio/psycho/social/spiritual assessments of patients in a hospital setting to identify patient needs and determine an appropriate course of action;
2. identifying and coordinating appropriate clinical and community resources to address patients’ and families’ medical, psychosocial, and financial needs;
3. establishing and facilitating communication among patients, families, and multidisciplinary medical or research staff regarding treatment and patient care needs;
4. developing, coordinating, and implementing medical and/or mental health discharge plans to address patients’ treatment, psychosocial, post‑acute, and continuing care needs,
5. documenting social work assessments, clinical interventions, discharge planning activities, referrals, resource coordination, and other patient care activities in the medical record.

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:

1. Independently completing comprehensive bio/psycho/social/spiritual assessments of patients with complex medical and/or psychiatric conditions in a hospital setting to identify factors affecting treatment, recovery, and research participation;
2. independently developing and implementing treatment and discharge plans for patients with complex medical and/or psychiatric conditions based on assessment of psychological, social, and medical factors;
3. evaluating complex psychosocial and behavioral concerns and providing recommendations to multidisciplinary medical or research teams regarding patient treatment and research participation;
4. providing crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling, psychotherapy, and other advanced clinical interventions to patients and families experiencing acute, chronic, or terminal illness;
5. providing consultation, education, and clinical guidance to medical and interdisciplinary teams regarding the psychosocial, behavioral, and economic aspects of illness and their impact on treatment and discharge planning.

++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. 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. 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. Additional information This position is designated as an “emergency essential” position and the selected candidate will be considered an “emergency essential” employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non‑emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which are present in hospitals and may include exposure to contagious diseases. Employees may be required to wear protective clothing such as masks, gowns and gloves. While some biological and/or radiological hazards may be present, such areas are clearly marked so that protective measures can be taken. Visit our Help Applying page for helpful information on the application process. If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire system if you received the link after the close of this announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation. We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions. If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required for All Applicants

RESUME:

Your resume must clearly demonstrate, in two pages or less, how your skills and experiences align with the “Qualifications” section and support your questionnaire responses. While cover letters provided with your application will be shared with hiring officials, they will not be used for initial qualification determinations. We cannot assume required experience based on your work or academic history. If your resume exceeds two pages, only the first two will be reviewed. Use a legible font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, or Arial, with 0.5‑inch margins. Suggested formatting: 14‑point for titles and 10‑point for body text. For required documents for preference or eligibility claims, see the detailed list in the original announcement. Agency contact information Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Address: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, US #J-18808-Ljbffr National Institutes of Health (DOHHS)