Social Worker (Program Coordinator) Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP)

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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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: Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-13 Experience/Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.

Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency.

Candidates 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 social worker program coordinator 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.

(a) Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s), across the facility.

(b) Skill in local policy and practice development, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive.

(c) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s).

(d) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care.

(e) Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties including assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluations; and selection of staff, training, and recommendation of awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary action.

(f) Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget.

(g) Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations. 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-13.

Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. Major Duties:

VA Careers - Social Work: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional An applicant for this one position will be selected from one of the following announcement: Psychologist: CBSS-12890037-26-SO Social Worker: CBSS-12890038-26-SO Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor: CBSS-12890039-26-SO Marriage & Family Therapist: CBSS-12890040-26-SO The Program Coodinator (PC) is responsible for overseeing the clinical and management of the Mental Health RRTP programming, which includes both bed sections: Stress Disorders Treatment Program (SDTP): A 21-bed Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) offering a ~ 5 week program for Veterans with PTSD and other stress-related disorders.

Psychiatric Recovery & Wellness Program (PRWP): A 17-bed RRTP offering 2-4 weeks of recovery-based mental health care, inclusive of all mental health diagnoses.

The PC providers oversight of operational functions, personnel activities, and adherence to VHA directives, accreditation requirements, and program performance outcome evaluation and improvement processes.

The PC also services as the first line supervisor of select personnel assigned to the residential program.

This may include psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and administrative staff.

They will work with nursing and psychiatry leadership to ensure healthy team dynamics and collaboration among the various disciplines.

The PC collaborates with discipline leads/chiefs to ensure adherence to professional standards.

Broader managerial duties include participating in the larger leadership environment using a transformational leadership style, focusing on specific values and strategies that influence the culture supporting quality employment for staff and care for Veterans.

This involves: Utilizing High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles focusing on safety and Just Culture; Advocating for improved health outcomes; Ensuring quality communication between employees, Veterans, and key stakeholders; Collaborating with various VA systems of care and community partners.

The incumbent provides clinical services in support of both residential sections.

Clinical services include diagnostic/psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and psychotherapy (individual/group).

Mental health treatment planning ensures compliance with standards of practice towards team collaboration, shared decision-making, and measurement-based care.

The incumbent also provides a range of psychotherapeutic interventions utilizing empirically supported modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Motivational Interviewing).

Other duties may be assigned in support of the Mental Health Service Line.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Nor Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact V15EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

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 child.

Child 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 $416.66.

Retirement: 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 position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized