The Social Work Supervisor is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating one or more of the services, units or special programs at any of the sites of the NYHHS. This is a Social Work Supervisor for Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) outpatient mental health position. The incumbent implements processes that support Medical Center performance measures such as Mental Health SAIL, ensures Provider Book ability and Clinic utilization targets are met.
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. Supervisory Social Worker, GS-12: Education and Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. 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. Licensure/Certification. Individuals assigned as Supervisory Social Workers 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: Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines. Knowledge of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement. Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services. Ability to provide staff training and development. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. Preferred Experience: Experience with supervision of social workers, experience with program management in outpatient mental health clinic, certification in one or more evidence-based psychotherapy modalities, LCSW required 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.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Major Duties: Responsible for providing help to subordinate staff in their management of their assigned units, identifying needs in-practice through review of charts and supervisory conferences. Participates in staff development program involving work with groups of staff around practice and learning needs. Develops program guidelines and initiates new programs. Provides data and progress reports about the assigned area. Orients new professional staff and students. Formulates individual development plan consistent with performance appraisal form and Service guidelines with all supervisees. Participates in the development of department policies and procedures to further social work goals and objectives; and in setting up the structure to ensure their implementation. Incumbent must have a comprehensive knowledge of the guidance/mentoring process and method; including understanding of individual learning theory, learning in groups and systems theories. Incumbent collaborates with the Coordinator of the Student Program: In planning with the school of Social Work for field work content; in evaluating the trainee's progress; and in any way necessary to further the trainee's learning and growth. Possesses a high level of competence in social work practice, including a broad knowledge of the field acquired through specific professional and supervisory experience, as well as completion of training in a graduate school of social work. Possesses the interpersonal skills required to competently mediate issues within the department, between departments or with outside community agencies. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD00262A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized