This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. This position is located within the Drug Dependency Unit (DDU) located in the PHS/IHS hospital in Winnebago, Nebraska. The incumbent of this position will be required to work rotating shifts (days, nights and weekends).

Duties

Provides treatment and manages individual and group treatment plans for clients with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency who may have a variety of other medical, psychosocial and environmental problems. Develops comprehensive treatment and aftercare plans with specific recommendations that will facilitate the ongoing process of recovery. Conducts therapeutic activities including individual, group, family and marital counseling. Monitors patient responses to medication and therapy. Documents all aspects of patient care including observations, treatments provided and patient responses to treatment and other recommendations. Participates in planning, evaluating and promotion of the substance abuse program. Coordinates services with a wide range of tribal and community organizations.

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): Social Science Series 0101 (opm.gov) 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: GS-11: 1 year of specialized experience that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples Include: Provides therapy and treatment services to individuals and families in dealing with Alcohol and other Drug dependency and related problems. Conducts assessments and develops comprehensive treatment and aftercare plans. Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, providing updates to staff about resident behavior to track and ensure residents progress in treatment. Selective Placement Factor: Professional knowledge of chemical dependency as evidenced by being a certified Chemical Dependency Counselor or a Licensed Addiction Counselor. 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 Great Plains Area 115 4th Avenue Southeast Aberdeen, SD 57401 US
• Name: Rhawni Bruce
• Phone: 6052267282
• Email: [email protected]