Social Worker

The Intake/Aftercare Coordinator provides assessments, intake, discharge planning, aftercare, and clinical social work services for American Indian and Alaska Native youth ages 12-17 in residential treatment for substance use and co-occurring conditions. The position works with Tribal programs, families, referral sources, and treatment teams to support continuity of care and reports to the Clinical Director or designee.

Coordinates referrals for youth requiring residential behavioral health treatment, including substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health conditions, ensuring timely admission and continuity of care. Coordinates the intake and admission process by reviewing referrals, ensuring required documentation is complete, communicating with referral sources, families, Tribal programs, and interdisciplinary treatment team members, and facilitating timely admission, treatment planning, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and gathers relevant behavioral health information to identify psychosocial needs, strengths, barriers to treatment, and factors relevant to referral, admission, treatment coordination, discharge, and aftercare planning Provides clinical assessment, triage, consultation, crisis intervention, and care coordination for youth and families presenting with substance use disorders, co-occurring behavioral health conditions, and related psychosocial needs." Develops individualized discharge and aftercare plans, coordinates continuity of care with Tribal and community providers, facilitates referrals for ongoing behavioral health services, and conducts post-discharge follow-up to support successful community reintegration. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with Tribal governments, Urban Indian Organizations, behavioral health providers, schools, courts, and community partners to support outreach, education, referral development, and continuity of care. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial 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. 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 Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.