This position is located at the Mid-Atlantic Service Unit (MASU), Nashville Area Indian Health Service in Madison Heights, VA. The Behavioral Health Supervisor will provide direct patient care and oversight for the outpatient behavioral health program staff who provide comprehensive mental health services to Indian Health Service patients. This position will report to the Director of Behavioral Health.

Duties

Assists the behavioral health program with peer review and case consultation on a regular basis. Advices medical staff and other allied health staff on all matters related to behavioral health. Handling mental health crises such as suicidal behavior, violent behavior, and agitated psychotic behavior along with the ability to enlist other staff in such emergencies. Supervises the behavioral health staff; plans work to be accomplished by subordinates based on priorities and capabilities of employees. Participates as a psychological consultant for members of the patient care team and advises staff members on the problems arising in the course of patient treatment. Provides a wide range of outpatient behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and adults.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and 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. For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. 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: providing clinical intervention services as a licensed and independent provider is required. Have professional knowledge of child and adult mental health and substance abuse problems, and child and adult evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Professional knowledge of broad range of concepts, principles and practices involving clinical applications of mental health and social services in order to address a broad and complex range of patients. Having knowledge of and ability to use established techniques in the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of mental emotional and behavioral disorders. Counseling using theoretical modalities, with emphasis in conducting evidence based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered therapy. Having general knowledge of pharmaceutical medication to alleviate depression, anxiety and alcohol withdrawal or cravings. Knowlege and skill in handling mental health crisis. Knowledge of organizations and systems. Selective Placement Factor: Current valid and unrestricted Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) that allows for the provision of independent behavioral health services. 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.

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 Nashville Area Indian Health Service 711 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37214-2634 US
• Name: Nashville Area HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]