This position is a Social Worker with duty station located at the Sisseton Service Unit, Sisseton, South Dakota. This position reports to the Behavioral Health Supervisor or Designee. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.
Assess and evaluate patients using a patient centered medical home approach using therapeutic techniques to diagnose and treat mental health diagnosis. Develops interventions based on above need assessment and exercises mature professional judgment in consultation with the supervisory social worker in providing therapeutic modalities that are culturally appropriate. Participates and when appropriate takes a leadership role in assessing community human service needs.
Works with community members and human resources -providers to develop approaches to addressing the needs of patients. Assists in monitoring and reviewing services for quality and appropriateness of care. Assists in developing as needed appropriate services to address patient and family psychosocial needs. Prepares reports as requested on quality improvement activities.
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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/.
roberta.ironmaker@ihs.gov · 218-444-0472
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $80382 – $104502/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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