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.
***This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be August 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.*** 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'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'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's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going tohttp://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: 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'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. GS 11 assignment: 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'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'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. Social Worker - Program Coordinator, GS-12 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. Social Worker - Program Coordinator, GS-12 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience and licensure above, the candidate 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: VA experience preferred. Understanding of Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) within the VA. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work are generally minor, as the position requires sitting, standing and walking. A high level of self awareness is essential. Work divided between office and clinical settings, is primary sedentary. May require prolonged standing, moderate walking, and manual dexterity. Requires carrying light items, such as books, files, or laptop computer.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Clinical Responsibilities Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including measurement-based care assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing high quality care. Accountable for clinician practice including encountering patient visits, appropriately documenting clinician information and encounters, measuring outcomes to interventions, and meeting productivity standards. Completes biopsychosocial assessments, treatments plans, and other clinical documentation in timely manner. Educates Veterans and family members regarding relevant mental health and MST-related concerns. Adheres to facility and national risk management policies for assessment, management, consultation, and documentation related to suicide/homicide risk. Complies with all Facility and Service Line documentation requirements including, but not limited to, use of prescribed templates when applicable, timely completion of documentation of assessment, treatment, risk evaluations, and other clinical contacts. Adheres to Facility and Service Line policies and practices for delivering clinical care. This includes, but is not limited to, suicide risk reduction practices, timeliness of care and access standards, professional conduct requirements, and CPRS documentation conventions. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including; Individual, couples/family and group psychotherapy in the GMH/BHIP Clinics using empirically supported approaches (e.g., Cognitive Behavior Therapy) Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Health System, as appropriate. Administrative Responsibilities Provides Local, VISN, and National Level MST Program reports Completes timely submission of "suspense" or "action due" items related to the MST Program and services Documents and provides therapeutic interventions for Veterans who have experienced MST Advocates for needed treatment and related services for Veterans who experienced MST Educates community partners, VA professional and Non-professional staff regarding MST in the Veteran population Consults with providers, treatment teams, and administration as needed in relation to MST issues Remains up to date on issues, treatments, and policies impacting MST within the Veteran population Serves as Point of Contact for MST at the WCHCS Academic/Teaching/Training: Serves as a consultant to other Hospital staff and trainees as assigned to assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients. Provides didactic training regarding approaches for assessing and treating MST survivors. Provides didactic training regarding approaches for assessing and treating PTSD with MST survivors. Research/Program Evaluation/Administration: Collaborates in the establishment of MST program monitors and outcome measurements within the GMH/BHIP clinic as assigned using a data-driven quality assurance processes as directed. Assists in refining program description documents, works with staff for constant Joint Commission readiness, and leads GMH/BHIP program quality assurance monitoring procedures as assigned. Assists in the development of treatment protocols for patients with MST-related concerns and coordinating care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am- 430pm Compressed/Flexible: May be Authorized Telework: Yes. This position is authorized for telework - situational (ad hoc) and has NOT been authorized as virtual or remote. Location negotiable may be discussed during the interview process to meet the Return To Office requirement. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60900-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized