This position is located in the Social Services Department at the Pine Ridge Service Unit, in Pine Ridge, SD. Incumbent is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, directing and administering the Social Services Department. Works in a regularly assigned, rotation or call back basis to provide continuity of social services during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Provides direct and indirect patient care services that addresses the overall psychosocial needs of the patient, family, community and Service Unit programs. Provides mental health consultation and training services to staff, various community and tribal groups, agencies such as schools, law enforcement, courts and substance abuse programs, child protection agencies.
Ensures staff assist with coordination of patient care through participation and collaboration with community and tribal programs. Responsible for program management duties which includes budget management, development of position descriptions, supervising staff and assigning work for the department. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Social Worker Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)
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/.
tamra.o'neill@ihs.gov · (406)850-4903
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $97108 – $126243/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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