Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Outpatient Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program

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 Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States(Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.) 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 partEducation: 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 accreditedA 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 4 accreditation standards for a masters of social workLicensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 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/Grade Determinations:Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-12: Experience and Education: One 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/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 licensureApplicants must meet the requirements for providing supervision in the state where they are licensed at the advanced practice level and should list these qualifications within the assessment narrative and their resumeDocumentation is required if part of your state's requirements for providing supervision for licensure is beyond your licensure only (example: certification of continuing education credits)Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs (submission of a document with written demonstration of KSAs is highly recommended with application)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 practiceAll qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application packageWe will not make assumptions when reviewing applicationsFailure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualificationIt is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application packageThe full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this positionQuestions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties The Social Worker Program Coordinator is a member of a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team model and provides clinical social work services in outpatient mental health clinic settingThe incumbent plays an active role on this team which meets weekly to review and discuss clinical cases within the mental health clinicThe health care and psychosocial needs of this population are complex and require a high degree of independence - case management - clinical oversight and creative problem solvingThe incumbent is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patternsThe incumbent works in close collaboration with the outpatient mental health clinical nurse manager - social work - psychiatrists and psychologists to coordinate patient careMajor duties include - but are not limited to the following: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for veterans and families Participate actively in interdisciplinary treatment planning Provide individual - family - couples - and group counseling/psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches as appropriate Develop and coordinate timely and appropriate discharge plans Provide education on community resources - VA benefits - and advance directives Serve as a consultant to team members and medical residents on social work practice Provide case management across the continuum of care - including in ER/Urgent Care settings Act as liaison to community agenciesparticipate in outreach - public relations - and veteran education events Facilitate support groups and wellness/prevention education Supervise social work students or less experienced social workers when appropriate Participate in committees - workgroups - and quality improvement activities Maintain required data/statistical information to comply with JCAHO/TJC - VA - and medical center policies Provide grief and loss support for veterans and significant others Document interventions and ensure appropriate clinical handoff in CPRS Participate in the on-call rotation and adjust schedule - including weekends - to meet patient care needs Provide standard social work services including casework - crisis intervention - and psychotherapy Supervise MHTCs across NWI and other social workers as appropriate Develop and maintain MHTC program and functions across NWI Health Care System Provide care coordination to veterans presenting with complex - multilayered presenting problems Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm - may be negotiated Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increasesPaid 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 childChild 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 $416.66Retirement: 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 positionFunctional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized