Social Services Assistant

Summary

About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Duties

• Provide mental health initial screening and follow-up care for a high-risk population in a collaborative team approach.
• Conduct initial patient interview to collect factual information and assess the needs of the patient.
• Perform direct patient support through patient referrals and education.
• Assist provider(s) in the development of criteria for standards of care and patient outcomes.
• Operate computer to input data and monitor reports.
• Maintain ongoing follow-up with patients identified in caseload.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.