Health System Administrator (CEO)

Blue Line Search Group; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service, GPADDU in Winnebago, NE, seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering residential substance use disorder treatment and guiding service quality outcomes for the communities served. The role requires oversight of long- and short-term plans, operations, and personnel management, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

A REAL ID may be required. The position is re-announced to attract additional applicants.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Public Law 101-630 designation applies; must not have certain disqualifying criminal histories
• Background investigation and financial suitability checks required
• REAL ID-compliant identification required

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements plans, policy priorities, and objectives for residential treatment services.
• Directs program operations, multidisciplinary services, and resources for effective service delivery.
• Provides administrative direction to staff, including setting priorities, assigning work, and evaluating performance.
• Evaluates operations and leads quality improvement activities to improve outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, policy, cost, and quality requirements.

Job description

Summary

Join the Indian Health Service team at the Great Plains Area Drug Dependency Unit (GPADDU) in Winnebago, NE. Serve as the Chief Executive Officer, leading a multidisciplinary team and guiding residential substance use disorder treatment services to support quality care and positive outcomes for the communities we serve. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

• Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, policy priorities, and program objectives to support the effective delivery of residential treatment services.
• Directs and coordinates program operations, multidisciplinary services, and resources to ensure effective and responsive service delivery.
• Provides administrative and management direction to multidisciplinary staff, including establishing priorities, assigning work, evaluating performance, and addressing personnel and operational issues.
• Evaluates program operations and implements quality improvement activities to improve program outcomes and service delivery.
• Ensures program operations and services comply with applicable regulatory, accreditation, policy, cost, and quality requirements.

Re-Announcement

10/16/2026: Position Re-announced to solicit for additional applicants. Applicants who previously applied have the option to update their application during the re-announcement.

Requirements

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary 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.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
• Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
• Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
• Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
• Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
• Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification.
• If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

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: 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/.