Mental Health Specialist (Case Manager)

Locations: Belcourt, ND

Type:Federal

Salary Range:Per Year

Open Period:11/21/2023 to 5/21/2024

Summary: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): Social Science Series 0101 (opm.gov) Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or 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 years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has 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: GS-7: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

Provides direct case management, conducts intake services, and gathers demographic and screening information (e.g., suicidal, depression, anxiety); assesses patient eligibility to determine service needs; coordinates and documents in-patient referral process and assists clients with completion of admission requirements; monitors progress in treatment. Or, successfully completed one (1) year of graduate-level education that is directly related to the work of the position or superior academic achievement. GS-9:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Completes case management assessment on all clients; develops individualized, integrated care plan; coordinates placement services; makes referrals to help patients obtain needed and related services and activities; provides monitoring, follow-up, and evaluation; coordinates discharge plans as determined by the patient's medical condition, level of independence, functional capacity, family/social support systems, and financial resources. Or, successfully completed two (2) year of graduate-level education that is directly related to the work of the position.

Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only) Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Work Type:,

Announcement #:IHS-23-GP-12096585-DE