The position functions as Social Worker and has program responsibility as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Drug Dependency Unit (DDU) located in Winnebago, NE. The DDU delivers residential treatment services in an integrated, multi-disciplinary manner to patients who are affected by substance abuse, and in most cases, cooccurring psychological and various other mental conditions. This position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health, Great Plains Area Office, in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Duties

Implements an effective comprehensive mental health/substance abuse services program to measure, assess, and improve the quality of care delivered to patients. Formulates a plan of action to effectively utilize resources. Provides fiscal management to develop budgets, project costs and monitor expenses. Oversees personnel management activities including position management, recruitment, employee relations, and conducts staff meetings and conferences. Develops job performance standards and assists in the proper evaluation and ratings of employees. Makes provisions to ensure the DDU is operated within the standards of accreditation bodies.

Requirements

Qualifications

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 REQUIREMENT(S): Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements 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 the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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: Directly responsible for the oversight of behavioral health services; develops policies and procedures; establishes behavioral health standards of care; provides administrative supervision for behavioral health staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; provides behavioral health and substance abuse care and consultation services to patients. Selective Placement Factor #1: Must possess a current, unrestricted U.S. State license as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW). Selective Placement Factor #2: Must possess a valid unrestricted license or certificate, Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor. Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only) 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.

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.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Great Plains Area 115 4th Avenue Southeast Aberdeen, SD 57401 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]