Supervisory Social Worker

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• Provides clinical and programmatic leadership for the therapeutic milieu coordinating daily residential operations therapeutic activities behavioral interventions crisis response and implementation of interdisciplinary treatment recommendations to support safe effective and continuous behavioral health treatment.
• Plans assigns prioritizes and evaluates the work of assigned employees. Establishes performance expectations and
  standards; communicates assignments and priorities; monitors work progress and performance; and provides
  instruction coaching and feedback.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary treatment activities to promote continuity and consistency of care across disciplines
  work shifts and residential program operations.
• Supports quality improvement program evaluation accreditation readiness and compliance activities for residential behavioral health operations.
• Assesses and responds to behavioral health emergencies and resident crises within the incumbents professional scope of practice and coordinates appropriate clinical and operational responses to support resident safety continuity of treatment and effective functioning of the therapeutic milieu.
• Establishes daily clinical-operational priorities resolves routine issues affecting the therapeutic milieu and adapts
  treatment implementation to changing resident and program needs. Refers significant clinical policy or
  organizational matters to the supervisor or interdisciplinary treatment team as appropriate.

• This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
• Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
• Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
• ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• The position may participate in an on-call rotation and may be required to respond to emergencies or provide continuity of services during evenings nights weekends and holidays consistent with operational needs.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

• This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
• Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Basic Requirements: Individual Occupational Requirements - Social Work Series 0185

• Degree: Social Work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the masters degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.