Supervisory Social Worker (Program Coordinator Outpatient)

Summary The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Social Worker (Program Coordinator Outpatient) for Outpatient Clinic Mental Health and the Workplace Violence Prevention Program at the Central Alabama VA Health Care System - a large multi-site facility - with two campuses and seven community clinics. The incumbent is primarily responsible for the oversight of all clinical and administrative duties for the outpatient clinic. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyHave a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the Advance Practice levelSupervisory Social Worker - GS-13 Experience/EducationOne year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade levelExperience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgmentCandidate 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 supervisory social workers 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:(a) Ability to independently organize work - set priorities - and meet multiple deadlines(b) Skill in a range of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision - consultation - negotiation with other departments and quality improvement(c) Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers(d) Ability to delegate authority - manage priorities - coordinate work - and follow up on pending issues to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion(e) 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(f) Ability to provide staff training and developmentReferences: VA handbook 5005 Appendix G39 Physical Requirements: WORKING CONDITIONS: Usually works indoors in areas which normally have adequate heat - light - and ventilationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is primarily sedentary - however - there is some walking - standing - bending - and carrying of light items such as papers - files - manuals and records. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The Supervisory Social Worker (Program Coordinator Outpatient) is a key member of Mental Health's clinical leadership team and reports directly to the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Mental HealthHe/she ensures observance of federal - national - and local regulatory policy and accreditation requirements governing the medical centerHe/she is responsible for supporting strategic planning - budget oversight - staff recruitment and management - and quality assurance.- Oversees clinical and administrative performance measuresAssists with strategic planning - budget and resource managementAssist with developing formal - systematic improvement plans for quality measures - access and medical services deliverySupports liaison with affiliated schools regarding medical teaching issues and provider appointmentsOversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements using programs using data-driven quality assurance processesAssures all medical staff are compliant with applicable Federal and State lawsOversees the management of Veteran complaints and issuesContributes to the development of program goals and objectives to meet VHA Mental Health requirementsParticipates in performance appraisals of staff and addresses disciplinary issuesParticipates in clinical teaching - supervisionAssists in overseeing appropriate training related to MH issues is completed for all staff involved in patient care activitiesContributes to the development of policies and procedures consistent with VA DirectivesSupervises the hiring of professional mental health staffDirectly supervises both clinical and administrative personnel as assigned and aligned on current approved Mental Health Organizational ChartOther administrative duties as assigned by the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff or Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Healthother duties as assignedWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Functional Statement: 63461F Financial Disclosure Report: Not required