Supervisory Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary (BHIP)

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.

Qualifications

• Education: A master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Licensure/Certification: Current state requirements may be found by going to SW Licensure Summary by State.

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.
• Experience/Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.
• Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as supervisory social workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level.

Grade Determinations

• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments, and quality improvement.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines; skill in a range of supervisory duties; ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers; ability to delegate authority, manage priorities, coordinate work, and follow up on pending issues to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion; ability to analyze organizational and operational problems, develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations, and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the service; ability to provide staff training and development.

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Duties

• Supervisory Responsibilities (approximately 25%): Supervises BHIP teams and provides management of the team's daily operations and adheres to national standards. Performs comprehensive staff management by setting clear guidelines and expectations, monitoring performance, providing feedback, resolving grievances, developing improvement plans, advising employees, handling disciplinary actions, approving leave requests, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Responsible for promoting equal employment opportunity by supporting affirmative action, ensuring nondiscriminatory practices in merit promotion, recruitment, fair treatment, recognizing achievements, fostering career development, and utilizing employees' skills. Manages resources, staffing, recruitment, space planning, and equipment needs. Interviews and selects candidates. Recommends appointments or disciplinary actions. Develops position descriptions and functional statements.
• Clinical Responsibilities (approximately 70%): Actively participates in the Psychology Training Program Committee Meetings and Didactics, and assists in the ongoing improvement of the Psychology Training Program (at least 15% of Clinical time). The BHIP Supervisor serves as the primary supervisor for the BHIP internship rotation in conjunction with other GS 13 BHIP Psychologists when available. The supervisor is responsible for providing clinical supervision and instruction for psychology interns. Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services, especially in the areas of psychological evaluation and suicide assessment. Provides a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on evidenced-based treatments. Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders. Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Chief of Behavioral Health Service Line, Chief of Outpatient Behavioral Health/Chief Psychologist, Chief of Staff, and facility Director. Other collateral duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework

Ad-hoc only

Virtual

This is not a virtual position