Substance Abuse Specialist

Summary The incumbent in this position serves as a Substance Abuse Specialist, part of a multidisciplinary treatment team at Unity Healing Center (UHC) within the Nashville Area Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC), located at Cherokee, NC. The YRTC provides an eclectic approach to residential treatment, relying strongly on a traditional Native American/American Indian component and multidisciplinary team input. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 09/13/2023 to 09/12/2024 Salary $86,962 - $113,047 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Cherokee, NC Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0101 Social Science Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR) Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number IHS-23-NA ESEP/MP Control number Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas. Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. Individuals with disabilities Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. Military spouses Native Americans Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Veterans Clarification from the agency The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Videos Help Duties Provides thorough assessment, counseling, and consultation services to individuals Who present for s8fVices with substance use risk factors and/or disorders. Independently develops workable treatment plans and provides direct treatment using a wide variety of techniques for the resolution of personal, social, or environmental difficulties related to substance use disorders. Coordinates with community referral resources and makes referrals to other social or medical resources, as appropriate. Manages all aspects of developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans for patients with substance use and abuse related problems, Proactively coordinate, facilitate, and advocate tor seamless service delivery for persons in the community dealing with impairments and dislress associated with substance use disorder. Links patients with needed community services for medical, employment, housing, and follow-up care. Responds to and intervenes in crises related to patients' resource needs and mental health concerns. Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, mental, psychosocial, and environmental needs. Engages in patient advocacy and collaborates with physicians, social agencies, mental health. and health care facilities to bridge care and gaps in services. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial 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. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications 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. Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. 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. 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. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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: This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples Include: Provides therapy and treatment services to individuals and families in dealing with Alcohol and other Drug dependency and related problems. Conducts assessments and develops comprehensive treatment and aftercare plans. Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, providing updates to staff about resident behavior to track and ensure residents progress in treatment. SELECTIVE FACTOR: Ability to show evidence of possession of one of the following issued by a U.S. State or Territory: LPA - Licensed Psychological Associate OR LCWS - Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor OR LCAS - Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist OR CP-Clinical Psychologist. Time In Grade 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. Education 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: 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 Additional information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement . click apply for full job details