Area Behavioral Health Consultant

Duties Advises the CMO and Area Director (AD), Headquarters Department of Behavioral Health, Area Tribes, and Tribal Organizations on major policy and operational decisions for the California Area as they affect health care services related to behavioral health priorities and needs. Develops and recommends policy guidance. Oversees the development of technical data, estimates, statistics, suggestions, and other information useful to higher level managers in determining which goals and objectives to emphasize. Decides the methodologies to use in achieving work goals and objectives, and in determining other management strategies.Has reoccurring and direct contact with influential individuals, organizations, and agencies in order to influence, set forth action, and communicate in advancing the mission, goals, and objectives of agency behavioral health priorities. Contacts not limited but including Tribal elected officials, key staff of congressional committees, National and Regional Heads of State and Government programs, elected or appointed representatives of State and local governments, journalists of major metropolitan, regional, or national newspapers, magazines, television, or radio media and Executive Level heads of bureaus and higher level organizations in other Federal agencies. These contacts may be in the capacity of representing the CMO and Area Director as well as in the capacity of Behavioral Health Consultant. Such contacts may take place in meetings, conferences, briefings, speeches, presentations, or oversight hearings and may require extemporaneous response to unexpected or hostile questioning. Preparation typically includes briefing packages or similar presentation materials, requires extensive analytical input by the employee and subordinates, and / or involves the assistance of a support staff. Manage and respond to frequent congressional or media attention that occur within the Area and Nationwide.Directs and provides oversight to the Behavioral Health Organizational units that are of a professional and highly technical nature with regards to providing high quality, integrated behavioral health services within Indian Health Service. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; evaluates work performance of subordinates. Supervises and manages subordinate supervisors (GS-14 level and below) to include evaluating subordinate supervisors or leaders and serving as the reviewing official on evaluations of nonsupervisory employees rated by supervisors; making or approving selections for subordinate nonsupervisory positions. Recommending selections for subordinate supervisory positions and for work leader, group leader, or project director positions responsible for coordinating the work of others, and similar positions.Approves multiyear and longer range work plans developed by the supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational units and subsequently manage the overall work to enhance achievement of the goals and objectives. Oversees the revision of long range plans, goals, and objectives for the work directed. Manage the development of policy changes in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislative changes. Manage organizational changes throughout the organization directed, or major change to the structure and content of the program or program segments directed. Exercise discretionary authority to approve the allocation and distribution of funds in the organization's budget. Responsible for budget formulation activities in concert with Area Office officials and service unit staff.Provides analysis and policy recommendations concerning the clinical and public health needs in addiction, mental health, and social service to the CMO, AD, tribal governments and IHS Headquarters. Develops culturally appropriate community-based programs to address the behavioral health and related service needs of AI / AN communities in concert with other members of the program staff. Incumbent consults to the service units on the evaluation methods for the analysis of behavioral health program outcomes, locally directed quality improvement activities, tort claims, issues, and external evaluations of program efforts.Incumbent provides advocacy internal and external to the Federal Government (including Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Department of Justice (DOJ), etc.) Incumbent provides advocacy and networking with diverse entities that have interest in the behavioral health needs of AI / AN, including professional organizations, foundations, state and local government and officials. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination.Selectee may be subject to a probationary / trial periodESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial periodU.S. Citizenship is requiredSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959This 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.A one-year supervisory / managerial probationary period may be required upon selection / placement.Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.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.The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit .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.BASIC REQUIREMENT(S) : Degree for GS-0180 : Psychology. Satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.Degree for GS-0185 : Social Work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.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 (GS-14) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and / or tasks : Oversees and assesses behavioral health program needs and problems; provides analysis and policy recommendations; responsible for budget formulation activities; manages organizational changes; provides advocacy and networking with diverse entities; manages and responds to frequent congressional and media attention; plans, designs and carries out behavioral health studies; makes selections to fill positions, evaluates subordinates, and resolves complaints.Licensure : Incumbent must possess an unrestricted license to practice as an Independent Clinical Psychologist or unrestricted license from a U.S. State as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) or a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or equivalent that is considered a Licensed Independent Practitioner.Time In GradeFederal 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). 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 : .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 informationAdditional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at : .Recruitment / Relocation Incentive may be authorized with a one year agreement. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP / ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions.You will be further evaluated / rated based on the information provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment questions to determine your competency in the following.Administration and ManagementFinancial ManagementManaging Human ResourcesPlanning and EvaluatingYou will receive a numeric rating based on your responses to the assessment questionnaires. If after reviewing your resume and responses to the assessment questions, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration.The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at : . CTAP / ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.Veterans, i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) - Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) - Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled - Click here to view vacancy questions : . All documents above MUST be received by 11 : 59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 02 / 12 / 2025, to be considered.