Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

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) & 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 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 PolicyEducation: 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 accreditedNOTE: A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social workVerification 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 workLicensure: 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 levelCurrent state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/English Language ProficiencyCandidates 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 stated above - the following qualification criteria must be metThe candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the gradeSocial Worker-Program Coordinator GS-12 Experience and EducationOne year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade levelExperience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competencyCandidate 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 experienceLicensure/CertificationIndividuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensureDemonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoringKnowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the programAbility to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the programSkill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s)Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practiceReference: VA HANDBOOK 5005 - APPENDIX G39For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12Physical Requirements: The work of the social worker is largely office based and sedentary with some community-based care with moderate activityThe incumbent must be able to operate a government vehicle several hours each day - walk up to a mile at a time - climb 2 to 3 flights of stairs at a time - and lift small objectsNo manual labor is required above ordinary situationsThe incumbent must be capable of using a computer given all clinical charting is electronic. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Duties include - but are not limited to: The incumbent has broad program management responsibilities - which include the operation and management of key clinical - training - or administrative activities for a Behavioral Health Interprofessional Program in the Mental Health ClinicResponsibilities include knowledge - development - and implementation of programs - policies - and procedures for the Behavioral Health Interprofessional Program - as well as oversight of administrative and programmatic resourcesHas direct responsibility for the professional activities of multidisciplinary staff (Psychiatrists - Nurses (RN and LPN) - Nurse Practitioners - Psychologists - Social Workers - Pharmacists - and Peer Support Specialists)Monitoring of outcomes using a data-driven quality assurance process for a program that delivers specialized - complex - highly professional services that are important components of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System - and significantly affect the health care provided to veteransResponsible for compliance with all accreditation - VACO - and hospital requirements - policies - and proceduresServes on committees representing the VAAAHS Mental Health Service as neededProvides clinical consultation to various disciplines and levels of training (psychology practicum students - psychology interns - psychology postdoctoral residents - psychiatry residents - nursing - medical residents - medical students - social work trainees)Provide leadership - guidance - and consultation on staff education and developmentProvides back-up coverage for Mental Health Service staff as requested to do so by the Chief and/or his/her delegates - Mental Health ServiceCompletes treatment planning/goal setting - case management - consultation and referral(s) to service providers and specialty treatment clinics - resource utilization and development - advocacy - crisis intervention - education and prevention - case/care coordination - and supportive counselingThe Social Worker has the ability to provide evidence-based individual - group - and advanced level care management interventions used in the treatment of Veterans with psychiatric diagnosisFulfill ethical responsibilities to Veterans - colleagues and VA in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics - VHA Code of Ethics - and local ethical policies - which include but are not limited to compliance with all laws and regulationsWork Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm - Monday through Friday Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 93998-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized