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Social Worker

Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services
📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $65381 – $104502/yr

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Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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)

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

Contact

napua.gonzalezaponte@ihs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $65381 – $104502/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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