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Job SummaryThis position is located within the California Area Youth Regional Treatment Centers (YRTC) at Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, CA, and Sacred Oaks Healing Center in Davis, CA. The position provides clinical and program leadership for the therapeutic milieu and coordinates interdisciplinary treatment within residential operations to support safe and effective behavioral health services. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
QualificationsTo 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 master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- Minimum Qualifications:GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks, examples include: Professional clinical social work experience providing clinical and programmatic leadership in a behavioral health, residential treatment, or comparable setting; independently assessing and managing complex or high-risk cases using advanced clinical assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and therapeutic methods; developing, implementing, evaluating, or improving social work or behavioral health services and professional practice standards; coordinating services within an interdisciplinary treatment environment; and exercising supervisory or program leadership responsibilities, including directing or assigning work, evaluating or supporting employee performance, participating in recruitment and personnel actions, providing staff consultation and development, and addressing operational or employee issues. And Selective Placement Factor: Must possess a current, active, unrestricted clinical social work license issued by a U.S. State, territory, or the District of Columbia that authorizes independent clinical social work practice (e.g., LCSW, LICSW, LISW, CISW, or state equivalent). Supervisory Abilities: This is a supervisory position and candidates, in addition to the professional qualifications listed, must have demonstrated in their work experience or training, that they possess, or have potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision, as required for this position. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Major DutiesTotal Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Social Worker Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) 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 incumbent's 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. Requirements: (Continued) Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's 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 driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.RequirementsSelectee 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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: 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 individual's 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.