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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Worcester, Massachusetts,  Summary This Social Work Program Coordinator serves as the Contract Nursing Home (CNH) and primary clinician for a collaborative clinical and residential program and is located at the VA Medical Clinic in Worcester Ma. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English Master&#39;s degree in Social Work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in Social Work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a Master of Social Work Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade The candidate&#39;s qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade Social Worker-Program Coordinator GS-12 Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Preferred Experience: Experience working with veterans and their families Experience working with geriatric populations Experience with managing community provider relationships and monitoring veterans who are receiving care in other VA medical facilities Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Must be in overall good health - able to sit at a desk working at a computer - engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting - walking - bending - and carrying supplies Applicants must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands - exercise patience - and control emotions - with reasonable accommodation if necessary - without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others Position requires walking throughout the clinic and the Medical Center Position may require minimal travel into the community. Duties Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Clinically and administratively screens all referred Veterans for admission to the program/CNH Provides clinical/administrative intervention and case management to Veterans in the program Conducts ongoing assessments on a monthly basis in person and as necessary by phone Coordinates/oversees treatment with the community residential treatment partner Organizes and participates in the yearly CNH inspection process Functions as the COR for the CNH program working with the contracting officials Participates in the CNH Oversight Committee Participates in required social work and geriatric administrative meetings and trainings Work Schedule: Full Time - 40 hours per week - Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Telework: May be Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 0000 VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Tomah, Wisconsin,  Summary The Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator (SPC) will serve to facilitate implementation of suicide prevention strategies at a local level through education - monitoring - and coordination activities. The position is being announced different ways and may be filled with the other. May be selected at the Wausau - Tomah or Wisconsin Rapids locations. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-12 Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program (d) Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) (e) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services Duties This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Major Duties: The Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator develops and implements information systems to track services including visits - referrals - inpatient days - patient demographics - and patient satisfaction The Suicide Prevention Coordinator is responsible for data collection and monthly reports on all Veterans who have had a recent suicide attempt and monitors the completion of the Suicide Behavior Report by other providers The Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator is responsible for data collection - administrative record keeping - monitoring of patient or program clinical indicators - and performance measurements Responds to consults from the National Suicide Prevention Hotline and coordinates the follow up care for these Veterans and families Develop and implement an ongoing education plan for providers - Veterans - families - and members of the community on risk factors and warning signs for suicide - and treatment options Participate in the assignment of Veterans to treatment teams and programs Consults with other specialists in planning treatment for Veterans and with co-morbidities Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Adhoc Telework - VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service - increase worker productivity - and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies This position may be authorized for telework Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 08680F</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Tucson, Arizona,  Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Master&#39;s degree in social work (MSW) from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for master&#39;s degree in social work Licensure: Candidate must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Preferred Experience: Five years of experience providing couples and family psychotherapy Training in Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) At least two years of experience providing program coordination or other leadership roles At least two years of experience working with Veterans and/or Active Duty Military personnel and their families Reference: VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work include sitting - standing - walking - standing - driving - pushing equipment and wheelchairs - lifting - bending - stooping - climbing stairs - and carrying light items such as papers - books - or other supplies. Duties The Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Family Therapy Program demonstrates possession of advanced practice skill and judgment At least 2 years should be in an area of specialized social work practice including advanced experience working with couples and families with mental health needs and relationship distress The candidate is licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level The Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Family Therapy Program may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience specialty The advance practice social worker can further be differentiated from the independent practice social worker by the candidate&#39;s ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession - provide consultation and guidance to colleagues - role model effective social work practice skills - teach or provide orientation to less experienced social workers or team members - develop innovations in practice interventions - and provide clinical supervision for social work licensure or certifications The Family Therapy Program provides couples and family psychotherapy to Veterans with mental health disorders and/or significant distress and functional impairment - as well as training - education - and consultation to all areas of the SAVAHCS on managing couples and family dynamics Duties may include but are not limited to: Performs psychosocial assessments - diagnosis and treatment planning for couples and family psychotherapy - based on the nature of the psychotherapy and the treatment modality implemented Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide advanced level case management services - coordination of care - referrals - advocacy - psychoeducation - transition - and discharge planning for Veterans in the Family Therapy program Follows all guidance concerning completion of all documentation Manages all aspects of their assigned caseload as well as ensuring that their family therapy team members&#39; services are delivered within a clinically appropriate timeframe and meeting quality standards Provides clinical supervision to social work and psychology interns based on the needs of the program and the educational needs/interests of the students May clinically supervise a non-independently licensed social worker toward advanced clinical licensure Participates in and assists in the coordination of VISN and national couples and family therapy community of practice calls - service line and all social work meetings - modality-specific VISN and national conference calls - and SAIL meetings Responsible for reporting and presenting quarterly SAIL measures Responsible for ensuring the Family Therapy Program meets the Joint Commission standards in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Attends and participates in at least one weekly BHIP team meeting Facilitates family therapy program team meetings as applicable The candidate will be expected to provide 80% of their work as clinical care and allow for the remaining 20% for administration time for Program Coordinator responsibilities This split may change based on the needs of the program Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m./8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m work schedule - but work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service Compressed/Flexible: May be available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Cincinnati, Ohio,  Summary The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is looking for a Social Worker in the Oncology Department who provides a comprehensive range of social work activities for all patients and families identified - regardless of the complexity of the problem. The oncology social worker will attend the Tumor Boards - Oncology conferences - staffing - &#38; Oncology training. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Applicants pending the completion of educational - or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Education Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-12 Experience and Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Program coordinators at the GS12 grade level are administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to Veterans in a major specialty area - such as but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury - Homeless Continuum Veteran Program - Hospice and Palliative Care Program - Suicide Prevention Program - Veterans Justice Outreach - Caregiver Support Program and Community Nursing Home Program The program coordinator may be the sole practitioner in this specialty at the facility and typically provide direct patient care services in the program area The program coordinator oversees the daily operation of the program - develop policies and procedures for program operation - and prepare reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use They may be responsible for the program&#39;s budget - developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice - standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice and service delivery The program coordinator provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service They may be responsible for - or contribute to - the program&#39;s resource and fiscal management - monitoring control points developing the annual budget - operating within that budget - and accounting for appropriated funds The program coordinator is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and prepares reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use They provide leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned staff They initiate and conduct a variety of program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports - including productivity assessments They oversee program operations and evaluations - identifying areas for improvement - gathering relevant data - assessing the data - developing and implementing ideas for improvement and evaluating efficacy of improvement efforts Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties The Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati - OH and Fort Thomas - KY serving 15 counties in Southwest OH - Northern Kentucky - and Southeast Indiana with 6 Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Bellevue - KY Florence - KY Lawrenceburg - IN Hamilton - OH Clermont County - OH - and Georgetown - OH The CVAMC also supports two off main campus locations in the Cincinnati area via an Eye Center and Mental Health Outreach Community Division Duties: Incorporates complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of veteran patients - including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Delivers social work interventions (educational and clinical) through multiple treatment modalities (face-to-face and/or Telehealth) as a primary function Provides educational information to veterans and their families regarding cancer and treatment-related issues Educates referral sources - community agencies - Veteran Service Organizations - and other interested parties regarding the scope and management of this patient population Participates in goal-sharing groups that address performance improvement and monitors Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients Develops and implements information systems to track service activities - including visits - referrals - inpatient days - patient demographics - and equipment utilization Facilitates treatment and discharge plans for hematology and oncology admitted patients Develops and implements methods for measuring the effectiveness of social work practice and services in specialty areas - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services Advocates for patients&#39; needs in an attempt to help patients meet set goals and make patients&#39; experience easier and pleasant during treatment and for discharge from hematology oncology and radiation therapy services Offers consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in specialty areas - rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications Performs duties independently - reporting to the Oncology Section Chief Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws - Federal regulations - VA statutes and policy - and VHA policy Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss - alteration - or unauthorized deletion Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files - release of access codes - etc Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 0730 am-4: 00 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: AD HOC only - per agency policy discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 92883-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.</description>
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								<title>Social Worker  (Program Coordinator) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Buffalo, New York,  Summary The VA Western New York Healthcare System is currently recruiting for one Social Work Coordinator. The Social Worker Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation - coordination and monitoring of the community dialysis at the facility. Additional duties include - assessment and coordination for in-center dialysis and transplant. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the 3 accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure or Certification Requirement: You MUST be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure English Language Proficiency Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations for Social Worker(Program Coordinator) -GS-12 Experience and Education Requirement: You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience AND - Licensure/Certification Requirement: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure AND - In addition to the basic - experience - education and licensure/certification requirements above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs below Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Program coordinators at the GS-12 grade level are administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to Veterans in a major specialty area - such as but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury - Homeless Continuum Veteran Program - Hospice and Palliative Care Program - Suicide Prevention Program - Veterans Justice Outreach - Caregiver Support Program and Community Nursing Home Program The program coordinator may be the sole practitioner in this specialty at the facility and typically provide direct patient care services in the program area The program coordinator oversees the daily operation of the program - develop policies and procedures for program operation - and prepare reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use They may be responsible for the program&#39;s budget - developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice - standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice and service delivery The program coordinator provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service They may be responsible for - or contribute to - the program&#39;s resource and fiscal management - monitoring control points developing the annual budget - operating within that budget - and accounting for appropriated funds The program coordinator is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and prepares reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use They provide 14 leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned staff They initiate and conduct a variety of program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports - including productivity assessments They oversee program operations and evaluations - identifying areas for improvement - gathering relevant data - assessing the data - developing and implementing ideas for improvement and evaluating efficacy of improvement efforts Preferred Experience: Dialysis and Case Management is highly desirable Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Social Worker - Program Coordinator Duties include: Advanced knowledge and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex medical need related to specific medical diagnosis - and has the ability to provide these services Possesses skill and ability to provide advanced level case management - psychosocial assessment - transplant assessment - pre-dialysis education - and specialized treatment modalities - including education - individual support to a challenging patient population Skilled in discussing difficult issues with patients and family members in a sensitive and non-judging manner Works closely with the treatment team in developing care plans - providing patient and family education - discussing end of life issues - and ensuring continuity of care Develops and implements methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the areas of dialysis and kidney transplant - and utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and patient satisfaction Possesses extensive knowledge of community resources including Aging Services programs - home health services - housing and transportation options - and National Kidney Foundation (NKF) programs and services Maintains good relationships with peers at community dialysis centers and attends national meetings Offers consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in specialty areas - rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications Serves on committees - work groups - and task forces at the facility as deemed appropriate by the his/her supervisor Provide leadership - supervision - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development for staff Active member of the interdisciplinary team and coordinates centered treatment rounds - interdisciplinary treatment planning - quality improvement efforts - and reporting in the crown web system Note: The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform additional tasks as necessitated by the supervisor or designee Work Schedule: M-F 8:00a-4:30p Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 11336F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Asheville, North Carolina,  Summary The Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (OMHSP) in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is responsible for providing strategic guidance directed toward improving the quality of mental health care for over one and a half million Veterans nation-wide. The Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) is focused on the full implementation of VA&#39;s National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide (2018) and the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD). Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7403(f) Education Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Failure to Obtain License or Certification In all cases - social workers must actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure or certification starting from the date of their appointment Failure to become licensed or certified within the prescribed amount of time will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment Loss of Licensure or Certification Once licensed or certified - social workers must maintain a full - valid - and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Senior Social Worker - GS-12 Experience/Education The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management (b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice (c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes (d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills (e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Preferred Experience: Experience in outreach and building coalitions preferred Effective communication - written and spoken Flexibility and ability to work independently Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is located at Charles George VA Medical Center in Mental Health Service under the direct clinical supervision of the Service Chief - Mental Health Service The Social Worker (Program Coordinator) of Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator (CEPC) serves as a subject matter expert for community-based suicide prevention and facilitates the integration of suicide prevention education throughout the community The CEPC supports community capacity development for suicide prevention by organizing community partners and coalitions to implement suicide prevention programs aimed at reducing Veteran suicide at the community - state - and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) levels The CEPC serves as a content matter expert for suicide prevention and facilitates integration of suicide prevention education throughout the community by developing and organizing community partners and coalitions aimed at reducing Veteran suicide at the state and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) level The CEPC is a subject matter expert (SME) in state and local community suicide prevention resources and education connections The CEPC promotes a public health approach to suicide prevention Major duties and responsibilities - but not limited to: Develops - facilitates - and strengthens Community-Based Interventions for Suicide Prevention at the community - state - and VISN levels Connects VA programs and stakeholders-including - but not limited to - Veterans - Veteran Service Organizations - congressional staff - media - community business partners - and community members throughout the health care system and VISN catchment areas-to conduct community-based interventions and provide outreach and education on suicide prevention related topics and services Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in public health and suicide prevention - supporting partnerships and coalitions by providing new or existing community education and outreach initiatives on behalf of the assigned VA Health Care facility and the surrounding catchment area Implements VHA Community-Based Interventions for Suicide Prevention including collaborating with community - Veteran - and state partners to develop - conduct - and/or support community-based suicide prevention programs as defined and supported by the VHA Suicide Prevention Program Develops VHA-community partnerships - meet with prospective community partners and/or establish formal relationships between the VHA and local partners to facilitate suicide prevention in the community Develops and provides suicide prevention related media/marketing - including interviews (print or broadcast) - social media postings - and communication campaigns (Paid/PSAs) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 430 pm (occasional required hours outside of tour of duty due to outreach events and coalition meetings - i.e 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-hoc based on agency guidelines Travel: 25% travel and Government Vehicle Authorized Virtual: Not Authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Los Angeles, California,  Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The Social Worker Program Coordinator is independently licensed at the Advance Practice level to the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Residential Services (CRS). The HCHV CRS Liaison is responsible for the monitoring and coordination of services provided by community-based programs funded under the VA emergency housing contracts. Duties Provide supportive services and case management to Veterans residing in Contract Emergency Residential Housing facilities Utilizes various treatment modalities of individual and group work - casework - community organization and community outreach activities to alleviate or remove problems that interfere with the Veteran&#39;s ability to achieve independence Monitors the clinical care and asses the compliance of the programs receiving payments - as described in the recipient&#39;s contract When necessary - the incumbent intervenes to facilitate compliance or corrective actions and - when appropriate - develops - facilitates and monitors plans of correction Provides oversight of the Contract Residential Services as defined by VHA policy Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Contract Emergency Residential Housing Program - upon completion of required training and certification Coordinates care and acts as an advocate on behalf of Veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery and provides linkages for Veterans to VHA health care services - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and community agencies Provide a wide range of services - including assessments - referrals - short-term case management - advocacy - and service coordination Provide a full range of social work services within commonly accepted standards of social work practice which includes case work - individual - family and group counseling - discharge planning - case management and other services as appropriate Provide consultation services to other VA staff regarding the psychosocial needs of homeless Veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on healthcare - adherence to treatment - and housing plans Participate in conducting team conferences to promote professional development - training - and coordination of service delivery TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional by car to travel to Veterans Contract Residential Services Programs and or in the community to assist Veterans with housing as needed and also to conduct site visit of contract agencies Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Authorized for ad-hoc only after first 90 days of employment Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Title/Functional Statement #:Social Worker (Program Coordinator)/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Coatesville, Pennsylvania,  Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may NOT be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7403(f) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-0185-12 Licensure Requirement: You must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Experience Requirement: You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Examples of specialized experience at the GS-11 include - but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse - neglect - exploitation and/or intimate partner violence use of clinical social work skills maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality per policies - handbooks or directives acting as an advocate with appropriate community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the patient and family members/caregiver independently assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members - identifying the patient&#39;s strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and psychosocial acuity You may have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - you must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Preferred Experience: Applicants with the following experience is preferred - but not required: Supervisory experience Working with unhoused and/or chronic homelessness Substance Use Disorders &#38; Mental Heath Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties The Social Worker (Program Coordinator) is a professional licensed clinical social worker who functions as the Case Management Specialist in the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program at the GS-12 grade level and is responsible for providing case management services as part of a geographically-based multidisciplinary team Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts and participates in outreach activities including field interviews and assessments for homeless veterans identified by the Homeless Outreach team in the community - shelters - and \&quot;on the streets -\&quot; as well as those who are referred by VA residential programs - medical centers or outpatient clinics Evaluates the veteran&#39;s situation - abilities - and history in a collaborative and recovery-oriented manner and arrives at a reasoned conclusion including an assessment of vulnerability - case management needs - and prioritization factors for admission Reviews all subjective and objective data and makes a clinical assessment - identifying needs and strengths Provides a concise summary of the veteran&#39;s history of homelessness - case management needs - and eligibility factors as well as any additional supports to enhance the veteran&#39;s ability to safely living independently in the community to the HUD-VASH Determination Committee Develops psychosocial treatment plans - actively involving the veteran and their family or significant others - in coordination with interdisciplinary team members - based on the psychosocial assessments - with goals focused on obtaining/sustaining permanent housing and addressing identified challenges to becoming and remaining permanently housed Makes initial and continuing decisions coordinating the veteran&#39;s care through linking and referral to VA medical facilities or Regional Offices and other VA and non-VA services Provides direct mental health and substance abuse services for veterans and family members and/or counsels significant others in support of the veteran&#39;s treatment Explains veteran&#39;s treatment and progress to third parties as appropriate and manages the quality control and evaluation of the professional services provided Responsible for data collection - administrative record keeping - and monitoring patient clinical indicators for each of the veterans assigned to him/her on their caseload as well as being familiar with all the veterans in the incumbent&#39;s team The incumbent documents independently in the electronic medical record - including psychosocial assessments - individual service or treatment plans - diagnostics - treatment - progress notes - follow up and referral Provides orientation for interdisciplinary team members and conducts staff development programs for CVAMC staff and in the community as needed The incumbent serves as a mentor to other mental health staff - particularly those at the entry level or who are new to HUD-VASH VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 05789F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Montgomery, Alabama,  Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) &#38; eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates (a)Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management (b)Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice (c)Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes (d)Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills (e)Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Preferred Experience: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is 11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 9 to 12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU DUTIES: The Local Recovery Coordinator Social Worker administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients Develops and implements information systems to track service activities related to the implementation of the Recovery model and evidence based practices and provides clinical supervision to accomplish implementation of recovery oriented - direct service The Local Recovery Coordinator Social Worker will function to do the following: Implement policies &#38; procedures from National Recovery Coordinator (NRC) Provide oversight and guidance on recovery-based programs and interventions in all Mental Health programs within CAVHCS Train providers within CAVHCS on recovery and evaluate implementation Educate Veterans &#38; their families on recovery and evaluate implementation Facilitate and support recovery services (advisory boards - consumer councils - peer support services etc) Work Schedule: 0800-1630 Telework: Not eligible for Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 60784F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive - contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker - RANGE Program | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Fargo, North Dakota,  Summary The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Mental Health Counselor for the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) program within the Mental Health Integrated Care Community (ICC). This vacancy will be filled by either a Social Worker or a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Exception VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-9 Experience - Education - and Licensure None beyond the basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to utilize a Veteran centric approach when providing interventions and counseling for Veterans - their family members - caregivers - and survivors (b) Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed (c) Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques (d) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies (e) Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 Experience and Licensure Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR Education In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - educational - and other backgrounds (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-11 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU General Description of Assigned Duties: To provide Mental Health services to the veteran population enrolled in the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) program within the Mental Health Integrated Care Community (ICC) at the Fargo VA Medical Center Services include provision of high-quality case management - clinical treatment - advocacy - and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers and agencies as needed by the client This is accomplished in collaboration with other members of the MHC Team or other interdisciplinary treatment teams as appropriate Duties include - but are not limited to: Respond timely to consults sent to the ICMHR/RANGE program by interviewing Veterans utilizing questionnaires and other measurement devices while assessing the Veteran&#39;s emotional - functional - and psychological condition as delegated by Range Coordinator or direct supervisor Function as case manager for Veterans in the ICMHR program performing duties to facilitate independent community living by coordinating mental health and community care Participate in development of a treatment plan for enrolled Veterans with measurable goals outlined based on relevant psychological - medical - and psychiatric information with the principles of treatment matching Assist Veterans in the ICMHR program in the preparation of materials needed for applications to various agencies for entitlements - then - follow the process of the application until a determination has been made Serve as the major consultant for information on negotiating the complex processes Veterans encounter when interacting with government and community agencies Collaborate with members of the ICMHR team and other professional specialty clinics to provide comprehensive care to ICMHR enrolled Veterans Conduct individual and family clinical interventions to facilitate the identification of substance abuse - psychiatric illness - and social needs as treatment issues Serve as therapist in treatment groups - individual psychotherapy - and family therapy as needed Assess needs of ICMHR enrolled Veterans regarding their substance abuse - psychiatric and medical disorders - and the treatments and medications required - incorporating teaching in the treatment Aid with medication management for ICMHR enrolled Veterans Conduct home visits and community visits to maintain and encourage community living Collaborate with Adult Foster Care homes where ICMHR enrolled Veterans reside This position requires 75% or more travel to Veteran&#39;s homes A valid driver&#39;s license is required This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available (Ad-hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position EDRP: Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) Suicide Prevention Program | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Memphis, Tennessee,  Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Experience/Education You must possess a master&#39;s degree in Social Work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in Social Work Licensure/Certification Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-12 Licensure Requirement: You must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Experience Requirement: You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Examples of specialized experience at the GS-11 include - but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse - neglect - exploitation and/or intimate partner violence use of clinical social work skills maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality per policies - handbooks or directives acting as an advocate with appropriate community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the patient and family members/caregiver independently assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members - identifying the patient&#39;s strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and psychosocial acuity Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - you must demonstrate the following KSA&#39;s : Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS -12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) will serve to facilitate implementation of suicide prevention strategies within the medical center to help ensure that all appropriate measures are being taken to prevent suicide in our patient population Duties include but are not limited to: Oversees the day-to-day processing of crisis line referrals from the National Veterans Crisis Line and ensures timely completion of follow-up contacts to requests Monitors - reviews - and assigns local National Patient Record Flag for suicide through chart review - consultation with assigned clinical staff - and by assessment of the Veterans current state Provides data collection - input - validation - and monitoring for suicide prevention and REACH VET programs Services as REACH VET Program coordinator - ensuring adherence to national - VISN - and local guidelines and procedures related to REACH VET Postvention Services: Provides debriefing and postvention support to staff and next of kin impacted by suicide loss Provides outreach - teaching - and training to the Medical Center and CBOC staff members - Veterans - family members and community at large - about risk factors - warning signs - treatment options and resources available to Veterans at risk Promotes the use of evidence-based intervention and strategies for suicide prevention in the medical center and CBOCs Interfaces with services throughout the medical center to resolve administrative and clinical problems Provides full range of clinical services - including crisis intervention - suicide risk evaluations and safety planning - case management - individual and group psychotherapy for Veterans who are at increased risk for suicide and adverse outcomes as needed Services as the facility Subject Matter Expert for suicide prevention efforts - developing local procedures and ensuring compliance with local - VSIN - and national policy and directives related to suicide prevention and providing administrative and clinical guidance for Suicide Prevention - REACH VET - and related programs Monitors inputs and analyzes dashboards to ensure metric compliance with national guidelines Responds to referrals from the National Suicide Prevention Hotline/Veterans Crisis Line - internal facility calls - consults - and other referral methods to ensure Veteran safety - provide stabilization - support - and interventions Maintains a valid drivers license to conduct community outreach and education events Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional after hour/weekend events Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): No Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized to highly qualified applicants EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 51120-F</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - HPACT | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>San Francisco, California,  Summary The Homeless Patient-Aligned Care Team (HPACT) Social Worker Coordinator - located at the San Francisco VA Health Care System&#39;s (SFVAHCS) Community Based Out-Patient Clinic catchment area - works with members of the multidisciplinary HPACT and clinic teams - providing a range of social work services - including assessment and referrals - clinical treatment - short-term case management - advocacy and service coordination - outreach - and linkage with VA and community services. Qualifications Basic Requirements: The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7402(b)(9) - as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419 - enacted November 1 - 2000 To qualify for appointment as a Social Worker (Program Coordinator)  - GS-0185-12 - in VHA - all applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 job series at 12 grade level in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to Advanced Practice Level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7403(f) Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered in the VA Title 38 Hybrid Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation series - 0185 - with permanent appointment and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-12 (1) Experience and Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience (2) Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the Advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure (3) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSA) In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program (d) Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) (e) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice References: See Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) website for VA specific qualification standards: VA Qualifications Standards - Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) Physical Demands: The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking - talking - driving - use of the telephone - etc Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their daily activities Light lifting and carrying - under 15 pounds Travel Demand: This position is required to travel up to 75% of work will be performed in a wide range of settings - including the medical center street-based settings - in client - group or family homes in community-based outpatient settings - community agencies or in transport vehicles as well as meeting employers (public or government) Driver&#39;s License: This position is required to possess an Current and Active California driver&#39;s license and maintain the license in a good standing. Duties The job functions and responsibilities for this position as Social Worker (Program Coordinator)-HPACT are listed below but not limited to: Possess knowledge of the needs of the homeless population in the San Francisco Bay Area The HPACT program is staffed by a full-time Social Work Coordinator - part-time Physician - Psychiatrist - Registered Nurse - and Licensed Vocational Nurse - in addition to the full-time Social Worker Case manager All members participate in outreach targeting chronically homeless Veterans who are \&quot;street homeless -\&quot; in shelters - and other temporary housing situations - who are eligible for VA care but who have not established ongoing primary care in the SFVA system Possess the knowledge and experience in the use of medical - mental health - and substance abuse treatment modalities - and is able to complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to identify strengths - needs - social support systems - disabilities - and barriers to accessing housing and available treatment options Possess the general knowledge of Veterans&#39; benefits and services related to special programs - service-connected compensation - non-service-connected pensions - and benefits that are available on the federal and state levels - and through city/county social services Demonstrate the ability to independently conduct a psychosocial assessment with a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds The assessment includes documentation of identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse - neglect - exploitation and/or intimate partner violence - as well as strengths - limitations - coping skills - and internal/external support and service needs to optimize the Veteran&#39;s functional status Be sensitive to the needs of homeless Veterans and their families - realizing that homelessness creates added stress on Veterans and their loved ones Develops the assessment in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team - the Veteran - available family members and significant others Is aware of the special challenges in working with Veterans with co-morbid physical - mental health - and substance use diagnoses - and is able to work with this Veteran population Is responsible for outreach to homeless Veterans and can work confidently with city/county agencies to increase resources for \&quot;street homeless\&quot; or marginally housed Veterans The goal is to increase stability in Veterans&#39; lives and assist Veterans in returning to independent and healthy lifestyles Provide leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned staff developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice - standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice and service delivery Duty Location: 401 Third Stress - San Francisco - CA 94107 Work Schedule: Full-Time - Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm - or determined by the hiring manager</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - PTSD | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Seattle, Washington,  Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g this part) English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7403(f) Education Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-13 Experience/Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidates may have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs (a) Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s) - across the facility (b) Skill in local policy and practice development - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive (c) Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) (d) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care (e) Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties including assignment of work to be performed performance evaluations and selection of staff - training - and recommendation of awards - advancements - and when appropriate - disciplinary action (f) Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls - contracts - and equipment expenditures) - forecast resource and equipment needs - and administer the allocated budget (g) Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations Preferred Experience: Specialized expertise and experience with evidence-based psychotherapies to treat military related posttraumatic stress disorder Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position involve sitting for long periods of time Environmental factors include - working closely with others and working alone. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker Program Coordinator will have administrative and supervisory oversight for the PTSD Outpatient Program at the assigned Seattle division Duties include - but are not limited to: Supervises a group of interdisciplinary employees including psychiatrists - psychologists - social workers - nurse practitioners - and peer support specialist(s) Provides administrative - technical - and clinical supervision necessary Develops and maintains standard operating procedures to provide clear guidelines and facility expectations for staff Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State - local - and private agencies - and universities Uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns the application of guidelines and the recommendation of program enhancements Performs program analysis - development - review - research - design - and contract work as possible with various agencies (public - DOD - state etc.) Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for clinical program area Leads and/or facilitates clinical - facility-wide process improvements in the Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) report and relevant hospital performance measures Responsible for oversight and completion of required suspense actions Provides briefing reports to local facility - VISN and National leadership Performs work related to the review - monitoring - analysis - planning and assessment of various programs Responsible for key project activities related to the planning - development - and implementation of the project component Provides full range of advanced level clinical care to mental health care population of patients with a wide range of clinical needs Clinical skills include but are not limited to: Independently provides consultation to PTSD Team - and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range of psychopathology and receiving care within the PTSD team Demonstrates expertise in using and teaching others about diagnostic assessments - evaluation and treatment interventions for Veterans presenting the full range of mental and behavioral health conditions Provides education to both patients and family members regarding relevant mental health concerns Provides comprehensive - patient centered - and recovery-oriented evidence-based behavioral health interventions Provides consultation to health care providers about assessment findings and treatment plan for patients to ensure that care is coordinated - collaborative - and integrated within the Medical Center Possesses general knowledge of Veterans&#39; benefits and services relating to special programs - service-connected compensation - and non-service-connected pension Independently collaborates in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact patients and staff Develops working relationships with the community and VA providers to whom referrals are most often made and becomes knowledgeable about what community and VA resources are available to Veterans Refers Veterans to a wide variety of community and VA resources - maintains the relationships with those respective facilities/agencies - facilitates inter agency communication and care conferences as needed and provides discharge planning for Veterans that maintains a continuity of care Complies with all Service Line documentation requirements Adheres to all Facility and Service Line policies and practices for delivering clinical care Achieves minimal clinical workload expectations as established by the Service Line Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - COMPACT Act | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Des Moines, Iowa,  Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) &#38; eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Qualifications Basic Requirements: (a) Citizenship Citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g - this part.) (b) English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7403(f) (c) Education and Experience Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work (d) Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) GS-12 GRADE REQUIREMENTS: (a) Experience and Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Examples of specialized experience at the GS-11 include - but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse - neglect - exploitation and/or intimate partner violence use of clinical social work skills maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality per policies - handbooks or directives acting as an advocate with appropriate community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the patient and family members/caregiver independently assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members - identifying the patient&#39;s strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and psychosocial acuity Candidate may have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience (b) Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure (c) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs (document with written demonstration of each of the KSAs must be included with application - see required documents section): Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Duties The Veterans Comprehensive Prevention - Access to Care - and Treatment Act of 2020 (COMPACT) Act - Section 201 expands the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)&#39;s ability to furnish and pay for treatment of eligible individuals in acute suicidal crisis The Social Worker (Program Coordinator) serves as the COMPACT Act Coordinator and has responsibility as the primary navigator for Veterans receiving care under COMPACT Act This includes coordinating transitions in care for Veterans receiving acute suicide care under COMPACT Act between varying venues of care - types of care (medical and mental health) and location of care (direct care and community care) in collaboration with assigned care coordinators at each step of the Veteran journey The Social Worker Program Coordinator will be instrumental in providing connection and referral to assist with proper evaluation for eligibility in other programs and is the facility subject matter expert on the COMPACT Act at VA Central Iowa Health Care Systems (CIHCS) The COMPACT Act Coordinator will also provide mental health services and care coordination to the Veteran population made eligible by the COMPACT Act and serve as a representative of the health care system while reaching out to Veterans in the community - their families - and community partners Clinical services include provision of high-quality individual crisis intervention (phone or in person) - group psychotherapy - suicide risk assessment - safety planning - advocacy - case management of Veterans who are considered at high risk for suicide and facilitating education about the COMPACT Act both within Boise VAMC and the community All duties will be accomplished in collaboration with other members of the CIHCS suicide prevention program - mental health division - community care - and social work service The COMPACT ACT Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation - coordination and monitoring of the COMPACT Act at the facility Assigned duties include: Utilize program coordination skills to develop and monitor administrative and clinical plans for Veterans receiving COMPACT Act services Oversee daily operations of the program and provides reports and metrics to facility - VISN and VACO as requested Capture and analyze local data trends to inform program development and improvement Collaborate with local facility revenue and finance departments Advocate for Veteran - ensuring they do not receive bills for COMPACT related care Provide education and training on COMPACT Act to internal and external stakeholders as the facility subject matter expert Reviews and develops policies - standard operating procedures - practice guidelines for the program Coordination between health care providers and care managers in direct care and community care Collaborate with interprofessional teams within the VA healthcare system and community to navigate complex care coordination Consultation and negotiation across program areas to ensure appropriate resources are secure in a clinically relevant and timely manner The position also includes all functions of a mental health clinical social worker including: Screening/Assessment -The social worker will develop an assessment of the Veteran independently and/or in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team - the Veteran - family members - and significant others Treatment Planning/Goal Setting -The social worker independently develops or contributes to the development of the mental health treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the Veteran and/or family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team The social worker provides independent consultation and makes recommendations to the interdisciplinary team on the course of treatment Documentation/Productivity -The social worker will complete documentation in compliance with appropriate documentation standards Referral to Service Providers -Throughout the course of treatment the social worker is the specialist on VA and/or community resources Resource Usage/Development - The social worker is responsible for using current social work resources and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of Veterans Crisis Intervention - The social worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for various types of crises including housing emergencies - psychiatric - suicide - and other high-risk behaviors or situations Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</description>
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								<title>Senior Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Camdenton, Missouri,  Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Physical Requirements See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7403(f) Grade Determinations: (1) Experience/Education The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty (2) Licensure/Certification Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure (3) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:(a) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management.(b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice.(c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes.(d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills.(e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area (4) Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Senior social workers are licensed or certified to independently practice social work at an advanced level Senior social workers typically practice in a major program area such as but not limited to: Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site a Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Center - or a national VHA referral center - such as a national Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or a national Transplant Center - or other program areas of equivalent scope and complexity The senior social worker may be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics The senior social worker collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans - ensures equity of access - service - and benefits to this population - ensures the care provided is of the highest quality The senior social worker provides leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff They serve on committees - work groups - and task forces at the facility - VISN and national level - or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor - Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services This assignment is to be relatively few in number based on the size of the facility/service and applying sound position management This assignment must represent substantial additional responsibility over and above that required at the full performance grade level and cannot be used as the full performance level of this occupation References: VA Handbook 5005/23 - PART II - APPENDIX G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - This can be found in the local Human Resources Office The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12 May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Duties VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Senior Social workers have experience that demonstrates advanced practice skills and judgment At least two years should be in an area of specialized social work practice The Senior Social Worker for whom this functional statement applies is assigned to the Behavioral Health (BH) Service Line at the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital (Truman VA) and provides services to the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Programs (BHIP) - a general mental health clinic located in the main hospital facility Truman VA is a level 1C Medical Center - which provides both outpatient medical and mental health services at the main facility and at each of the nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) Duties may include: Performs comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for Veterans and family members with complex physical and behavioral disorders to determine the nature of the presenting problem - biological - social - emotional - cognitive - and behavioral factors related to the presenting problem - and the impact of the presenting problem on the Veteran&#39;s physical - social - emotional - recreational - and occupational functioning Performs individual psychotherapy with an emphasis on evidence-based psychotherapy Uses advanced clinical training to select - utilize - and interpret appropriate outcome measures Integrates all subjective and objective data into a comprehensive assessment that informs treatment planning Assesses high risk factors - acuity - and need for services with Veterans and family members who have frequent and severe crises - lack family or an adequate community support network - be poor at self-monitoring - frequently fail to comply with instructions and treatment - or have significant deficits in coping skills and require continuing professional psychosocial support The incumbent completes comprehensive suicide risk assessments and safety planning for Veterans in crisis Documents biopsychosocial assessments in compliance with the documentation and timeliness standards established by the Medical Center and The Joint Commission Based on the psychosocial assessment and using advanced practice expertise - incorporates complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of veterans and their families - including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses Develops - implements - and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients - including prompt completion of clinical reminders The incumbent formulates a mutually agreed upon treatment plan - which includes measurable goals - objectives - and treatment methods based upon the psychological assessment The treatment plan is used to direct a course of treatment - is individualized to include patient/family preferences - and reflects a multidisciplinary approach to care (as clinically indicated) The plan is updated annually or more frequently if there is a change in the patient&#39;s condition or needs Coordinates assessment and screening of patients for specific mental health programs - including PTSD Clinical Team - Addictions Treatment Programming - Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) - and Psychosocial Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (PRRTP) - and provides referrals to internal and external therapeutic resources - as clinically indicated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN15EDRP@Va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Salt Lake City, Utah,  Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7403(f) Education: Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification For appointments at the GS-9 grade level - VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent - master&#39;s level within three years of their appointment as a social worker Drivers License: A valid state drivers license is required as this position requires local travel to provide community-based care to Veterans through the use of a government vehicle or other individual arrangements May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-9 Social Worker Experience - Education - and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements GS-9 Social Worker Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to utilize a Veteran centric approach when providing interventions and counseling for Veterans - their family members - caregivers - and survivors Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 Social Worker Experience or Education: Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings ~ OR ~ Having a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting GS-11 Social Worker Licensure: Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level GS-11 Social Worker Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the requirements above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - educational - and other backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS 9 to GS 11 Physical Requirements: Must be in overall good health - able to sit at a desk working at a computer - engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting - walking - bending - and carrying supplies Social Worker must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands - exercise patience - and control emotions - with reasonable accommodation - if necessary - without endangering the health and safety of the social worker or others This position requires a valid state driver&#39;s license and local travel to provide community-based care to Veterans The position requires significant travel in the community - through use of a government vehicle or other individual arrangements - to meet with representatives/stakeholders who provide assistance and support to Veterans in clinics - medical centers - Community Clinics - etc This position also requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures transcribing viewing a computer terminal extensive reading and repetitive motions of the wrists - hands - and/or fingers. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) social worker is part of a BHIP team which is aligned under Mental Health They provide high-quality mental health and social work services including individual and group therapy - clinical treatment - crisis intervention - case management - advocacy - and coordination of care and referrals to other appropriate VA or community service providers and agencies - as needed Assist Veterans in developing treatment plans based on their bio-psychosocial assessment and personal goals Work collaboratively with Veterans - their family members/caregivers - other members of the BHIP - and affiliated healthcare providers in treatment plan development and modification Utilize knowledge of community resources - make referrals to the community and other government agencies as appropriate - and coordinate services Review progress notes from the other providers to accurately determine the strengths and limitations of each Veteran Assess the biopsychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members/caregivers to formulate and implement a treatment plan identifying a Veteran&#39;s problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Complete biopsychosocial assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team - Veteran - and family members/caregivers Conduct timely assessments of Veterans in crisis to identify immediate needs - evaluate risk - and initiate safety planning as appropriate Incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of Veterans - including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within approved clinical privileges/scope of practice Independently formulate and implement a treatment plan including measurable - achievable goals identifying the Veterans&#39; needs - strengths - challenges - coping skills - and psychosocial acuity Utilize a range of treatment techniques and skills - being sensitive to human growth and development - age appropriate needs - and concerns of Veterans Provide Veterans and their family members/caregivers with ongoing supportive counseling to support adaptive coping with severe mental illness(es) - chronic/disabling illness(es) - onset of a catastrophic illness - etc Provide individual and group evidence-based therapies (e.g. - CPT - PE - etc.) to Veterans Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: May be available on an ad-hoc basis as determined by the agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 57703A - 57704A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</description>
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								<title>Senior Social Worker - Substance Treatment Program Therapist | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Wenatchee, Washington,  Summary This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions. Qualifications To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Loss of Licensure or Certification: Once licensed or certified - social workers must maintain a full - valid - and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7403(f) Grade Determinations: Senior Social Worker - GS-12 Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience 9 post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Assignments: For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Senior social workers are licensed or certified to independently practice social work at an advanced level Senior social workers typically practice in a major program area such as but not limited to: Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site a Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Center - or a national VHA referral center - such as a national Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or a national Transplant Center - or other program areas of equivalent scope and complexity The senior social worker may be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics The senior social worker collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans - ensures equity of access - service - and benefits to this population - ensures the care provided is of the highest quality The senior social worker provides leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff They serve on committees - work groups - and task forces at the facility - VISN and national level - or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor - Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services This assignment is to be relatively few in number based on the size of the facility/service and applying sound position management This assignment must represent substantial additional responsibility over and above that required at the full performance grade level and cannot be used as the full performance level of this occupation Preferred Experience: Experience with Veterans and substance use disorders Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: This work requires light lifting (under 15lbs) - use of fingers - see computer screen - and hearing (aid may be permitted) Environmental factors include working closely with others and working alone. Duties NOTE: THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES Clinical Independently assesses the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans identifying the Veteran&#39;s strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - psychosocial acuity - SUD and MH - problem identification - diagnosis - treatment planning - implementation - evaluation - and follow-up Fully utilizes the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical interventions Delivers services both in-person and via telehealth technologies Conducts groups as part of the IOP/OP and Aftercare program Has specialized knowledge of a wide variety of individual - group - or family counseling interventions Treatment approaches include but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy - Contingency Management - harm reduction - mindfulness-based relapse prevention - DBT - and Evidence-based Psychotherapies for PTSD Establishes goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient Provides complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress Ability to assess and safety plan for suicidality Possesses knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes - case laws - ethical codes - and regulations Provides consultation to clinical staff Communicates effectively with people from varied backgrounds Serves on an interdisciplinary team with focus on the intrapersonal - interpersonal - and relational functioning of individuals - groups - and families and on the counseling approaches - strategies - and techniques that will best help patients function effectively Complies with all EHRM documentation procedures - including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures Maintains appropriate records and follow-up data Complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical recommendations and measurement based care for all patients Complies with peer review procedures Performs collateral duties as assigned Administrative Acts as Liaison and Consultant between Wenatchee CBOC and SUD/MH services at Mann-Grandstaff sites of care May also participate in outreach efforts or conduct trainings on MH and STP to other clinical teams Provides asynchronous case management - care coordination - referral management - individual scheduling - and consultation with legal entities Provides leadership - staff development - and continued education opportunities Maintains reference materials and documentation of policies Provides oversight and supervision of EBPs provided by licensed and unlicensed MATs and SWs Assists Specialty Mental Health Program Manager - STP Program Coordinator - and other BHS leaders with quality improvement and compliance with accreditation organizations and VA standards (CARF - Joint Commission - SAMSHA) Attends regular staff meetings in the SUD Specialty Clinic and Behavioral Health Service Line Participates as a member of VA committees as directed Attends monthly Evidenced Based care meetings - Communities of Practice meetings - SUD monthly national trainings - standard of practice meetings Provides recommendations to supervisors of any clinical changes to policy and procedure and ability to design system changes based on data Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive: May Be Authorized Permanent Change of Station: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior work experience or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Suicide Prevention | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Fargo, North Dakota,  Summary The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Program Coordinator for the Suicide Prevention program. This position will be filled by a Social Worker (Program Coordinator) or a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Coordinator). Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7403(f) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-12 Social Worker (Program Coordinator) (1) Experience and Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level - which is defined as: Working knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds Working knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Providing consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience (2) Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Documentation is required if part of your state&#39;s requirements for providing supervision for licensure is beyond your licensure only (example: certification of continuing education credits) (3) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program (d) Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) (e) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Program coordinators at the GS 12 grade level are administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to Veterans in a major specialty area - such as but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury - Homeless Continuum Veteran Program - Hospice and Palliative Care Program - Suicide Prevention Program - Veterans Justice Outreach - Caregiver Support Program and Community Nursing Home Program The program coordinator may be the sole practitioner in this specialty at the facility and typically provide direct patient care services in the program area The program coordinator oversees the daily operation of the program - develop policies and procedures for program operation - and prepare reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use They may be responsible for the program&#39;s budget - developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice - standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice and service delivery The program coordinator provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service They may be responsible for - or contribute to - the program&#39;s resource and fiscal management - monitoring control points developing the annual budget - operating within that budget - and accounting for appropriated funds The program coordinator is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and prepares reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use They provide leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned staff They initiate and conduct a variety of program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports - including productivity assessments They oversee program operations and evaluations - identifying areas for improvement - gathering relevant data - assessing the data - developing and implementing ideas for improvement and evaluating efficacy of improvement efforts Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU This position provides Mental Health services to the Veteran population enrolled at the Fargo VA Healthcare System Services include provision of high quality clinical treatment - advocacy - and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers and agencies as needed by the client This is accomplished in collaboration with other members of the MHC Team or other interdisciplinary treatment teams as appropriate This position is located on the main campus of the Fargo VA Healthcare System Duties include - but are not limited to: Coordinates care for Veterans at high risk for suicide Identifies and tracks high-risk Veterans and monitors treatment to ensure that needed services are received Answers and closes service consults from the Veteran&#39;s Crises Line - to include but not limited to taking the following actions: arranging follow-up mental health assessment and treatment health and safety checks in the home and follow-up hospitalization and/or outpatient care as clinically indicated Plays an active role in the RCA (Root Cause Analysis) process by performing individual case reviews - assisting with preparation of yearly aggregate summaries - and facilitating the implementation of system improvement and policies/procedural changes recommended by the RCA team Provides training to clinical staff on the development of Veteran safety plans to prevent at risk behaviors Trains clinical and non-clinical staff in the VA Health Care System - Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and community in the completion of comprehensive suicide risk evaluations Trains fellow clinical staff in the development of Veteran safety plans to prevent at risk behaviors Trains non-clinical staff using Operation S.A.V.E information to ensure staff are alert to Veterans who appear at risk for suicide options for Veterans whom they may encounter in crisis situations and appropriate actions to take in those situations Promotes the use of evidence-based interventions and strategies for suicide prevention in the medical center Ensures that all Veterans at risk have a 24 hour resource number to contact and ways to receive assistance when needed Develops and distributes outreach materials to include brochures - fact sheets - web content - and other targeted information which highlights suicide prevention - warning signs - and risk factors Participates in suicide prevention activities in the community and assists in implementation of plans/educational endeavors in this regard both internal to VA - VISN wide - and in the external community Develops and implements ongoing plans for providers - Veterans - families - and members of the community on risk factors and warning signs for suicide treatment options Develops criteria for facility wide identification of medical record flag system for Veterans who are at risk for suicide - oversees implementation of monitoring system for these identified Veterans and monitoring of compliance with treatment plan Independently plans - designs - implements the program - determines program goals and objectives - and completes reports for the VISN or VA Central Office Results of the work are considered technically authoritative and are normally accepted without significant change Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Columbus, Ohio,  Summary The incumbent provides social work services and case management services for Veterans with behavioral health diagnoses as an integral part of the outpatient Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team. As a member of a BHIP team - the incumbent will conduct psychosocial assessments - provide crisis intervention - and evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - etc.) Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g this part) English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7403(f) Education Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Exception VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker - GS-9 Experience - Education - and Licensure None beyond the basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology Social Worker - GS-11 Experience and Licensure Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR Education In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment Preferred Experience: Experience with Evidence-Based and/or Evidence-Informed therapy Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11 Physical Requirements: The incumbent may be asked to perform physical tasks requiring standing - bending - stooping - kneeling - climbing stairs - and lifting up to 25 lbs The incumbent is required to attend Ambulatory Care Center administrative and professional meetings as directed. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Provision of Social Work Services Incumbent will provide triage assessment - crisis intervention - brief counseling - and evidence&#xad;-based individual and group psychotherapy for Veterans with a broad spectrum of diagnoses - including depressive disorders - anxiety disorders - trauma related conditions - substance abuse conditions - and personality disorders Incumbent will provide same day access for Veterans seeking to initiate care and will also provide assertive community outreach for Suicide Prevention Incumbent sets clinical care goals in collaboration with the patient - monitors progress toward goals - and works to achieve outcomes - including reduced hospitalizations The incumbent will serve collaboratively on a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program team and assist with consult management Incumbent recognizes complex situations that impact patient care and intervenes - using sound judgment and appropriate resources Incumbent has knowledge of community and VA resources - and makes appropriate referrals to programs in order to best meet Veterans&#39; needs and coordinate Veterans&#39; care Incumbent advocates on behalf of the Veteran to ensure that services and benefits are obtained in a timely manner and in keeping with the VA&#39;s goals for excellence in customer service The incumbent effectively utilizes electronic resources required for providing services and completing reports These include - but are not limited to - electronic medical health record (EMHR) - CPRS - VISTA - Microsoft Word - workload reporting - and program referral procedures Incumbent documents work appropriately and in a timely manner in the medical record Incumbent participates in performance improvement activities and tracks and trends issues as part of performance improvement plan Enriching Elements Incumbent provides education and consultation to staff - students - patients - and families regarding programs and serves as a point of contact for the community for these programs Incumbent remains current on VA policies and procedures relevant to program areas Incumbent works with team to meet goals and performance measures within program Incumbent may provide training opportunities to various disciplines Incumbent may participate in the training of Social Work Students Other Significant Responsibilities Incumbent will attend appropriate team meetings (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program huddles and meetings - Behavioral Health/Recovery Services - social work - etc.) and work closely with patients&#39; providers and other team members to effectively coordinate care Incumbent establishes collaborative relationships with behavioral health providers particularly - as well as other team members and staff outside the department in order to more effectively coordinate patients&#39; care Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Lacey.Adkins2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available (Ad hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 91521-A/91522-A</description>
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								<title>Social Worker - Women Veterans Program Manager | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Tomah, Wisconsin,  Summary OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln&#39;s promise &quot;To care for those who have served in our nation&#39;s military and for their families - caregivers - and survivors&quot; - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America&#39;s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Education and/or Experience Combination: You must possess a master&#39;s degree in Social Work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in Social Work License or Certification: You must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure GS-12 (1) Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience 9 post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Preferred Experience: The facility WVPM must have a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in women&#39;s health demonstrating knowledge and expertise in leadership and program management Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ Former Appendix 39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties This is a multidisciplinary announcement This position may be filled by either a Nurse - Social Worker - or Pharmacist The role of the Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) is to assess the need for services for women Veterans and implements services for eligible women Veterans as well as to provide oversight to ensure that identified needs are met Executes comprehensive planning for Women&#39;s Health (WH) issues that improves the overall quality of care provided to women Veterans and achieves program goals and outcomes Provides facility guidance regarding change implementations as directed by Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) while working across multiple service lines and disciplines The SW - WVPM is also responsible for the following duties: Executing comprehensive planning for Women&#39;s Health (WH) issues that improves the overall quality of care provided to women Veterans and achieves program goals and outcomes Providing facility guidance regarding change implementations - as directed by Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) - while working across multiple service lines and disciplines Assessing - planning - implementing - and evaluating WH care based on age-specific components Influencing care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team Actively participating in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs Assessing the improved quality of clinical care collecting - developing - and analyzing data derived from these programs to assist in planning for women Veterans&#39; services Using appropriate clinical indicators and monitoring activities to assure that the care provided is of the highest quality Ensuring the coordination and provision of sex-specific and gynecological services Serving as an advocate to women Veterans by identifying issues pertinent to their care and mobilizing resources for resolution Developing collaborative relationships internally and externally to facilitate outreach to identify and engage women Veterans Serving as a consultant to other facility personnel involving all aspects of care for women Veterans Other duties - as assigned by the Chief of Staff The incumbent will have clinical duties commensurate with their licensure - education - and training no more than 10% of the time in this role - which will support the Women&#39;s Health program Work Schedule: Monday- Friday- 8:00am- 4:30pm Telework: Available Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 08790F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator)-Home Care | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Mather AFB, California,  Summary Incumbent is a professional social worker assigned to the Home Care Coordination (HCC) Program as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team that is responsible for clinical Social Work practice in the area or program to which assigned. This is to include promotion of Social Work services as a key component of treatment and directing/coordinating clinical and psychosocial services. Services will be provided both via telephone contact and in the homes of veterans enrolled in HCC. Qualifications Basic Requirements: 1 United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy 2 English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7403(f) 3 Education: Candidates must have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work 4 Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) The following is the standard grandfathering policy for all title 38 hybrid qualification standards Please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/registration requirements that apply to this occupation All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including positive education and licensure or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: Such employees in an occupation that requires a licensure or certification - may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation - but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis - until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation - who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation If an employee who was retained in an occupation listed in 38 U.S.C. &#xc2;&#xa7; 7401(3) under this provision leaves that occupation - the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation NOTE: If social workers covered under the grandfathering provision of the 1991 Federal law regarding licensure or certification of VHA social workers leave the GS0185 social work series - they lose the grandfathering protection If they choose to return at a later date to the GS-0185 series - they must be licensed or certified to qualify for employment as a social worker Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-12 Experience and Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program (d) Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) (e) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Preferred Experience: Experience with VA and in Home Care is preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: Involves considerable amount of standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting and turning Requires carrying or lifting of objects weighting up to 25lbs. - but occasionally may require work that involves pushing or lifting in excess of 25 lbs and going up and down flights of stairs The position requires long periods of driving - with varying road conditions - as well as weather conditions Requires use of hands for actions such as typing - simple grasping - fine manipulation and repetitive actions Requires the ability to frequently respond to multiple demands and priorities Has potential for exposure to infectious diseases - hazardous waste - and chemicals Emotional and mental stability Ability to effectively perform. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w VA Careers - Microbiology/Molecular Medical Technologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for assessment - planning - and provision of case management services in the HCC Program The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of veterans Conduct assessments of psychosocial problems often at a time when the veteran is experiencing crisis and include the provision of short-term - solution focused counseling with veterans and/or their families Complete thorough assessments to determine the presenting problem - to determine in-home factors impacting the problem - and to determine obstacles to treatment and/or follow through with recommended treatments Consult with members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the agreed upon goals for a veteran&#39;s treatment needs and include serve as a liaison with community professionals regarding needed services for veterans and/or their families Independently completes thorough psychosocial assessments - including psychosocial diagnosis and high risk assessments - to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of veterans and/or their families The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the veteran&#39;s maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participates through collaboration with veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of treatment goals and interventions Uses a working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures - including acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology Facilitates action for community placements through collaboration with veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner Community placements can involve - but are not limited to - referrals to contract nursing homes - Community Living Centers - residential care homes - inpatient and outpatient hospice services Represents the program in contacts with other agencies and the public Work Schedule: M-F 8-4:30 Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad Hoc only as service policy Functional Statement #: 09738-F</description>
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								<title>Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Fargo, North Dakota,  Summary The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for a Mental Health Counselor for the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program under the Mental Health Service Line. The position will be filled by either a Social Worker or a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Have a master&#39;s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Exception VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-9 Experience - Education - and Licensure None beyond the basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to utilize a Veteran centric approach when providing interventions and counseling for Veterans - their family members - caregivers - and survivors (b) Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed (c) Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques (d) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies (e) Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 Experience and Licensure Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR Education In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - educational - and other backgrounds (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-11 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran&#39;s community This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America&#39;s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU This position provides Mental Health services to the Veteran population enrolled at the Fargo VA Healthcare System Services include provision of high quality clinical treatment - advocacy - and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers and agencies as needed by the client This is accomplished in collaboration with other members of the MHC Team or other interdisciplinary treatment teams as appropriate This position is located on the main campus of the Fargo VA Healthcare System Duties include - but are not limited to: Screening/Assessment Treatment Planning/Goal Setting Treatment/Therapy Referral to Service Providers Advocacy Crisis Intervention Education/Health Promotion and Prevention Coordination of Non-Institutional and Institutional Services Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Administrative Responsibilities This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit our EDRP application within four months of appointment Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position EDRP: Eligible Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (MHIS Program Coordinator) - EDRP Approved | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Harlingen, Texas,  Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: You must possess a master&#39;s degree in Social Work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in Social Work License or Certification* - You must be licensed or certified by a state or territory to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-185-13 Licensure Requirement: You must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Experience Requirement: You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level To be equivalent to the GS-12 level - experience must also have been earned while having an advanced practice social work license in a U.S. State or Territory Examples of specialized experience include - but are not limited to: Serving as the sole practitioner in a specialty program and typically provide direct patient care services in the program area oversees the daily operation of the program - develop policies and procedures for program operation - and prepare reports and statistics may be responsible for the program&#39;s budget - developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice - standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice and service delivery provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency In addition to the experience above - you must demonstrate the following Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s) - across the facility Skill in local policy and practice development - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties including assignment of work to be performed performance evaluations and selection of staff - training - and recommendation of awards - advancements - and when appropriate - disciplinary action Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls - contracts - and equipment expenditures) - forecast resource and equipment needs - and administer the allocated budget Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations Preferred Experience: Experience organizing work - setting priorities - delegating tasks - and meeting multiple deadlines Experience utilizing evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines - particularly in PCMHI setting Experience supervising others in the use of evidence-based practice guidelines Experience working effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds - interests - and points of view Experience in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives Experience in translating management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations Experience establishing and monitoring production and performance priorities and standards Experience in analyzing organizational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination Duties Continued: The Program Coordinator: Exhibits leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups served through MHI programs that cross service and discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care The incumbent provides administrative - technical - and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of MHIS personnel Assists with performance measure monitoring - evaluation - and action plans for program improvement/enhancement as well as accreditation reviews and pertinent site visits Guides and oversees MHI services - determining staffing requirements and assignments in conjunction with members of treatment teams and staff areas where individual skills are best utilized These duties include development of functional statements - position descriptions - and performance standards with service personnel as well as function as the professional expert relative to MHIS practice issues Assists with directing operation and management of all clinical - training - and administrative needs within MHIS programs Provides oversight of programmatic resources of MHIS programs - ensuring delivery of specialized - complex - and highly professional mental health services integrated with primary care and specialty medicine settings - which significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans Works with all local medical center - health care center and community-based outpatient clinic leadership to meet site specific administrative and operational goals and may assume local leadership functions as necessary and as approved by ACOS for Mental Health Works with ACOS Mental Health in identifying and prioritizing MHIS resource needs to include staffing and equipment needs of MHIS providers As delegated - is responsible for the oversight of funds assigned to Psychology Section control points Performs the following duties related to the area of clinical guidance: Coordinates and monitors clinical training/development of staff who provide psychotherapy - mental health assessments - care management - and other psychosocial services within MHIS programs and - Is Responsible for assessing - verifying - monitoring - and reporting on the clinical competency of staff providing these services and - Considers and recommends staff members for further clinical training and development based on staff abilities - goals - and clinic operational needs Performs the following duties related to the area of research and research integration into clinical practice: Guides MHIS staff in application of current psychological research to their clinical work and - Encourages utilization of evidence-psychotherapy protocols and - Encourages research activities deemed beneficial to VHA patient care of Veterans or to clinical and health care system operations Duties are continued in the Education Section: Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This announcement will remain open until filled The first cutoff for consideration is 04/03/2026 The Mental Health Integrated Services (MHIS) Program Coordinator is directly responsible to the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health (ACOS MH) and coordinates programmatically with Chief of Psychology as needed The incumbent assists in planning - establishing - and implementing policies and procedures for the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) Program - Health Behavior Coordination (HBC) - Pain Psychology - Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Psychology - Urgent Care Mental Health Integration (UCMHI) - and other Mental Health Integration (MHI) programs administratively and clinically supervising personnel across those programs and developing individual or group goals and objectives as well as monitoring - operating - evaluating - coordinating - and overseeing mental health services delivered under those programs for the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS) The PCMHI program includes clinical and non-clinical staff from multiple disciplines including direct report supervisee psychologists - licensed professional mental health counselors - clinical social workers - and psychology technicians - as well as staff (mental health RN and clinical pharmacists) who are directly supervised through other services The HBPC - HBC - and Pain staff currently include clinical psychologist direct reports - while the UCMHI clinicians are presently Social Workers or Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors The incumbent works with the other MHIS supervisor to ensure all MHIS staff adhere to all current directives of VHA - and meet current Joint Commission standards - State licensure standards - and VA-OIG expectations The incumbent will conduct ongoing intensive reviews and appraisals to ensure the accomplishment of objectives and adherence to standards set by governing and accreditation bodies The incumbent also provides direct clinical services for a portion of his/her time In addition - the MHIS Program Coordinator functions as a subject matter expert and leader within the health care system in issues that relate to the MHIS programs Duties are continued in the Qualifications Section of this announcement Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8 AM - 4:30 PM Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact the EDRP Coordinator at vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: This is an onsite position Telework may be offered when deemed necessary by the department AD-HOC (Employees who telework on an occasional - episodic - or short-term basis - and have completed required telework training and telework agreement.) (Portion of day acceptable) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 54670-F</description>
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								<title>Social Worker (Program Coordinator)-Veteran Directed Care Program | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Tampa, Florida,  Summary James A. Haley Veterans Hospital is looking for Social Worker. This position is located at the James A Haley Veterans&#39; Hospital in Tampa - FL.is a Level I tertiary medical center with general medicine - surgical - psychiatric - rehabilitation - spinal cord injury - nursing home care beds and one of four Polytrauma treatment facilities in the VA - It also encompasses one major outpatient clinic in New Port Richey and three community-based outpatient clinics in Brooksville - Lakeland - and Zephyrhills. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English Master&#39;s degree in Social Work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in Social Work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade The candidate&#39;s qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade Senior Social Worker - GS-12 (1) Experience/Education The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty (2) Licensure/Certification Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure (3) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management (b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice (c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes (d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills (e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area (4) Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Senior social workers are licensed or certified to independently practice social work at an advanced level Senior social workers typically practice in a major program area such as but not limited to: Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site a Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Center - or a national VHA referral center - such as a national Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or a national Transplant Center - or other program areas of equivalent scope and complexity The senior social worker may be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics The senior social worker collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans - ensures equity of access - service - and benefits to this population - ensures the care provided is of the highest quality The senior social worker provides leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff They serve on committees - work groups - and task forces at the facility - VISN and national level - or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor - Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services This assignment is to be relatively few in number based on the size of the facility/service and applying sound position management This assignment must represent substantial additional responsibility over and above that required at the full performance grade level and cannot be used as the full performance level of this occupation Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required However - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Duties Incumbent provides administrative - technical - budgetary monitoring and oversight necessary for accomplishing the H&#38;CBC program coordination and management functions for the VDC program The incumbent performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State - local - and private agencies Technical assistance provided to monitor activities and program reviews - and the development and analysis of information In addition - the incumbent will uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns the application of guidelines and the recommendation of program enhancements The incumbent performs work related to the review - monitoring - analysis - planning and assessment of each program under his/her authority as well as quality improvement aspects Responsible for key project activities related to the planning - development - and implementation of the project component Incumbent initiates consultation with the Non-Institutional Care Supervisor and Social Work Section Chief of GEC and any other authoritative resources at the Medical Center - such as Regional Counsel - and Fiscal Services in unusual and/or complex administrative and clinical problems As an advanced practitioner - incumbent serves as the Social Work Coordinator of the VDC program Incumbent duties include all administrative oversight and clinical responsibility for all programs under responsibility Incumbent is responsible for weekly - monthly - and quarterly meetings and reports respective to each assigned program Incumbent is also responsible for program reports to VISN and VACO for the coordinated programs Seeks guidance from VACO program office as needed Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits - referrals - patient demographics - and patient satisfaction Duties include ensuring Medical Center Memorandum compliance with the VDC program As the Coordinator - incumbent is responsible for scheduling - organizing and inspecting of community provider facilities of each program respectively and completion of appropriate required reports and follow-up to ensure program operation Incumbent is responsible for negotiating - facilitating and completing basic ordering agreements/contracts for the VDC Incumbent is responsible for the development - coordination - selection and evaluation of VDC in the James A Haley VAMC catchment area implementation and application of VA guidelines to ensure standards maintained promote health - safety - welfare - and satisfaction of the Veteran receiving community services coordination of annual inspections and appropriate oversight to ensure compliance with all VA guidelines assurance of optimal qualitative/quantitative clinical program services via interdisciplinary collaboration - program development - and effective utilization of VA/community resources to provide appropriate services and patient advocacy Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</description>
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								<title>Social Worker- Program Manager Chief of Mental Health | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration</title>								
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								<description>Grand Junction, Colorado,  Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications ***This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 30th  - 2026 The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 19th - 20205 with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.*** Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency - You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Education You must possess a master&#39;s degree in Social Work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the master&#39;s degree in Social Work Licensure or Certification - You must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master&#39;s degree level Grade Determinations: Social Worker- Program Manager Chief of Mental Health GS 14 Experience/Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level The chief social work service must evidence possession of supervisory and management skills Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in administration - demonstrating progressively more professional competency skills and judgment May have certification or other post-master&#39;s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification The chief social worker must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in providing the full range of supervisory duties across multiple service divisions/sections - which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed - performance evaluation - selection of staff - and recommendations of awards - advancements - and when appropriate - disciplinary actions Skill in applying legal - ethical - and professional standards to social work practice Skill in developing - maintaining - and managing social work services in multiple divisions/sections Ability to ensure compliance with social work practice - policy - and accreditation standards across the continuum of health care Skill in providing consultation to facility leadership - managers - and other staff on 25 social work qualification standards - practice - competency - productivity - and continuing education requirements Skill in administrative oversight to ensure compliance with social work licensure requirements Preferred Experience: 5 or more years of supervisory experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Duties are performed in an office setting and/or on hospital wards and clinics where there is exposure to communicable diseases common of the client population. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Provides broad program management responsibilities for several programs - including leadership in the development - implementation - evaluation - and oversight of complex programs responsible for comprehensive clinical care of Veterans Leads several multidisciplinary teams Responsible for development - implementation - and oversight of operational policies and procedures for the programs Conducts ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects Organizes and leads leadership team meetings to facilitate case disposition - care management - effective delivery of clinical interventions - and adherence to administrative demands Monitors and distributes provider-specific workload reports to team leaders and ensures provider adherence to workload standards Plans work to be accomplished by team leaders and Program Managers Ensures timely access to care of patients assigned to each team in accordance with local and national policies Monitors compliance of team leaders and members with VA performance measures and effectively shapes provider practice patterns to improve standing on performance measures Provides clinical supervision regarding adherence to WCHCS clinical and legal standards and policies Provides leadership in hiring new staff for each program Resolves conflicts among staff and adjudicates complaints and problems of employees in a timely and effective manner Ensures appropriate coverage and approves leave for employees directly under their supervision Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs to effectively coordinate services Serves as voting member of Clinical Executive Board - Medical Executive Committee - Peer Review and Medical Records Committee Allocates resources within Programs - based on a data-driven decision-making process with consideration given to the overall needs Responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations Functions as the supervisor of record for management area team leaders/program managers Coordinates with the assigned administrative partner to ensure section administrative support - human resource - strategic planning - space and budget needs are met Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis: The practice of psychological assessment and diagnosis Psychotherapy treatment delivered to individuals - groups - and couples/families using education - supportive therapy - behavioral interventions - and evidence-based psychotherapies Assess - stabilize - &#38; determine disposition of patients with emergent mental health conditions consistent with medical staff policy Conduct &#38; document suicide &#38; homicide risk evaluations &#38; assessments &#38; implement safety planning Administer &#38; interpret standardized measures to assess patient outcomes &#38; progress Provide counseling &#38; education to patients - families &#38; caregivers on mental health Provide ongoing consultation &#38; education to staff nurses - medical team &#38; student trainees Admit patients to the Mental Health Inpatient Unit &#38; residential unit - including evaluation for admission &#38; initiation of inpatient orders Manage behavioral treatment of patients on the Mental Health inpatient &#38; residential units Serve as on-call clinician for Mental Health Service - providing mental health consultation to the Emergency Department &#38; medicine wards Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized EDRP Authorized: Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: This position is authorized for telework - situational (ad hoc) and has NOT been authorized as virtual or remote Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 54576-O Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): May be authorized</description>
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