U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Mental Health Specialist
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Job Description
- Req#: 782583900
This position provides comprehensive outpatient behavioral health and integrated care services to children, adolescents, adults, and elderly patients of the Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU). Positions are being filled at Pine Ridge Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD and Wanblee Health Center in Wanblee, SD. The position reports to the Behavioral Health supervisor.Duties
Requirements
Selectee may be subject to a probationary 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.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
On-call hours or standby duty and rotating shifts may be required.
Occasional travel may be required for this position.
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: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.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):
Degree: A behavioral or social science degree; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
or
A 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 (4) years of appropriate experience that demonstrates 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 the information identified below according to the grade level you are applying to:
GS-09: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide appropriate and therapeutic services to patients; provide consultation and technical assistance on prevention and educational information of suicide, behavioral health practices and program development; complete mental health evaluations and/or assist in alcohol or treatment referrals.
or
Two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.
or
A combination of graduate education and experience, in one or more of the behavioral or social science equivalent to a major in the field, that when combined meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
GS-11: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Coordinate mental health/substance abuse services, assess needs, plan for and implement improvement programs; perform Case Management functions for substance use disorders and mental health issues for individual patient and family system utilizing various resources; provide accurate documentation patient history and progress, services provided, and/or other required information.
or
Three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
or
A combination of graduate education and experience, in one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field, that when fully combined meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Selective Placement Factor
This position requires a current, unrestricted U.S. State license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent (Must submit a copy of
your license with your application).
You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off date for referral eligibility.About the company
The United States Department of Health and Human Services, also known as the Health Department, is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America". Before the separate federal Department of Education was created in 1979, it was called the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.