This position is located in the Behavioral Health Integration/Day Treatment Programs, Mental Health Department of the Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM. This position serves as the Supervisor of the Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) and Day Treatment Programs (DTP) performing duties of planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating behavior management and case management services.

Duties

Provides direct clinical social work and brief psychotherapy services to a wide array of patients with a particular emphasis on needs of patients receiving medical care. Works with all age groups. Provides services include but are not limited to: screening and assessment, diagnostic evaluation, crisis intervention, discharge planning, disposition consultation, cross-cultural interpretation/negotiation, suspected abuse and neglect coordination, referral and intervention services, brief psychotherapy (individual, family, and group) as related to facilitating appropriate medical care, end-of-life support, family support and interventions, consultation/liaison/referral activities with other related service providers both within and outside assigned unit. Completes documentation in timely manner and provides clinical case reviews. Provides support and evaluation of tribal, Indian Health Service, and Department of Behavioral Health Services programs consistent with Joint Commission Standards, Indian Health Service manual, and Navajo Nation. Maintains positive relationships with community resources, Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Indian Health Service Headquarters, and other state and tribal programs keeping abreast of information pertinent to the organization. Supervises the following employees: (2) Social Worker GS-0185-11, (1) Mental Health Specialist GS-0101-11, (3) Mental Health Technicians GS-102-07, (4) Health Technicians GS-0640-07. Administer and oversee Behavioral Health Integration (BHI)/Day Treatment Program (DTP) to ensure quality patient care. Participate in the coordination of interdepartmental and hospital program planning effort. Coordinate the selection, promotion, orientation, and performance appraisals of staff and ensure that all related actions are managed equitably and in accordance with established hospital and department policies. Direct team participation in educational programs via consultations, in-services, presentation, new employee orientation and/or patient rounds for staff, hospital staff, and administrative staff to enhance understanding of the behavior management aspect of patient care and professional development. Performs others duties as assigned. This position is being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion/Excepted Service Examining procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-NJ-12130227-ESEP/MP for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered.

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 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: Experience with providing integrated behavioral health services in a primary care setting, including knowledge of and skills in applying brief functional assessments, brief therapies and a range of primary care based behavioral health interventions and consultation; experience with principles and practices of social work in the performance of providing direct clinical services and case management; perform a broad repertoire of psychotherapeutic skills from a variety of theoretical perspectives; develop treatment plans; plan, develop and facilitate trainings for program staff; and document work. Supervisory or Managerial Abilities: Candidates must have demonstrated in their work experience or training that may possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision, as listed under the appropriate category below. Ability to motivate, train and works effectively with subordinates who have a variety of background and training Ability to accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time Ability to plan own work and carry out assignments effectively Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to work Ability to understand and further manage goals as these affect day-to-day operations Ability to develop improvements in or design new work methods and procedures. SELECTIVE FACTOR: Must possess a current, unrestricted U.S. State license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW). (Provide copy of license with application. License will be verified before referral.) You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED - the position may close earlier than the current closing date.

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 Shiprock Service Unit Hwy 491 N PO Box 160 Shiprock, NM 87420 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]