Supervisory Health System Specialist

Full Job Description

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Health System Specialist - Whole Health Program Manager.

The Whole Health Program Manager is responsible for the overall planning, development, and coordination, of a comprehensive and complex Whole Health System, including all list one modalities offered in the Whole Health System.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

GS-12 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience includes: Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field.

This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities.

Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following: Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.

Special Provision for Inservice Placement: Successful completion of an agency-sponsored on-the-job training program may be substituted for qualifying experience, provided it included a formal individualized training plan.

Such a training program must have been conducted in an operating health care system and included: Assignments providing a knowledge of basic health system administration philosophies, practices, and procedures, and basic government administrative policies and requirements; Practical assignments providing an opportunity to apply health system administration skills and principles (as the individual progresses, work assignments must be characteristic of the grade level to which he or she is assigned); and Oversight by an experienced health system administrator with periodic evaluation of the individual's progress and appropriate adjustment of the training program.

There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

The Whole Health Program Manager is responsible for the comprehensive development, planning and implementation of the program's policies and procedures, determining the needs of the program, overseeing and directing the quality and quantity of training, monitoring data-driven outcomes, and establishing program initiatives and direction within limitations of available staff and budget.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serving as a subject matter expert and demonstrates an ability to provide consultation to other health care practitioners and outside groups.

Defining work of staff through writing and reviewing functional statements and position descriptions.

Developing curriculum to promote self-care and empowerment of patients, including but not limited to, mindfulness courses, stress reduction courses, and other educational courses for self-care.

Ensuring daily Whole Health operations run smoothly. Assisting in the orientation of physicians, medical residents, and other allied health personnel to the (discipline) Program at this facility.

Working with Quality Management as needed to establish medical center procedures to meet accreditation standards for clinical services under the Whole Health System.

Assisting with the implementation and revision of policies/directives for Whole Health in accordance with local and national regulatory groups, professional accrediting organizations and VACO requirements.

Developing program proposals that encompass short- and long-term goals for the Medical Center.

Planning the overall program objectives and is responsible for their implementation, considering patient's needs, space, manpower, and budgetary restrictions.

Assisting in monitoring clinical and patient services for the effective and efficient management of numerous control points and resources.

Serving as a POC for Veterans who would like to register for the 9-week support group. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Telework: Available for ad hoc telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Health System Specialist/PD99869S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized