Interdisciplinary Social Worker/Psychologist

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• You will provide thorough assessment, counseling, and consultation services to clients who present for care with substance use risk factors and/or disorders.
• You will interview individuals and family members to analyze factors affecting personality development and family dynamics related to symptomatic behaviors and complex interpersonal issues.
• You will independently develop treatment plans and provide direct care using a variety of techniques to address personal, social, or environmental challenges related to substance use disorders.
• You will perform administrative duties in support of provided services.
• You will stay current in clinical supervision and related areas through continuing education, training, and professional literature.

Education

In addition to meeting the specialized experience, you will also be required to meet the following the individual occupational requirement(s) (IOR). Psychology series 0180: Degree: major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below: Clinical psychology: For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. Counseling psychology: For positions at grades GS-9 and above, satisfactory completion of 2 full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or satisfactory completion in an accredited educational institution of all the requirements for a master’s degree directly related to counseling psychology is required.

Social Work series 0185: Degree: social work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master’s degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Master’s degree with practicum: Applicants who complete all of the requirements for a master’s degree in social work that included a practicum are eligible for GS-9. In addition to meeting the IORs, you can qualify with the following educational requirement in lieu of specialized experience:3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• A complete resume is required.
• Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages.
• Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
• Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
• Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
• The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g.
• GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
• TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
• Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
• If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.