The incumbent in this position will serve as the Program Manager of the RRTP program at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System (VA NYHHS). The incumbent reports to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Mental Health.
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'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 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. § 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. 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'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: 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. 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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Major Duties: Responsible for direct service to patients and relatives, coordination with community health and welfare agencies, proposal and program development in areas of psychosocial need, and social work research and training. Responsible for oversight of the day-to-day management and operational aspects of veterans who are referred for admission to the RRTP residential unit. Providing direct clinical and programmatic supervision to GS-9/11 social workers and GS-12 supervisors/program coordinators within RRTP. Completing annual performance evaluations for staff incumbent supervises. Participating in and providing input into performance appraisals of RRTP staff who do not report directly to the incumbent. Developing and implementing Mental Health and RRTP practice guidelines to streamline operations and increase the likelihood of positive patient outcomes to Mental Health and RRTP interventions. Overseeing and/or providing the coordination and assignment of RRTP/Mental Health staff during disasters and emergencies, when indicated. Confers with program supervisors, provides feedback and control of the programs and provides effective supervision of work. Reviews and evaluates Executive Committee minutes in order to develop action plans for issues relevant to RRTP and Mental Health. Implementation, oversight and analysis of RRTP productivity standards. Consultation with other Services, program managers, or care line managers on issues pertaining to ethics, ethical dilemmas in the delivery of care, and ethical issues within the larger organization. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized