Supervisory Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)

Full Job Description

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is actively recruiting for a Supervisory Social Worker within the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP).

The incumbent assumes the supervisory and administrative responsibility for the management of the assigned social workers who function within mental health clinics located at any VA Northeast Ohio facility.

The position location may be negotiable.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date listed on the announcement: 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.

English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.

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.

Note: 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.

Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination, unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for Ohio licensure.

Supervisory Social Worker, GS-12 (1) Education and Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment.

Candidate 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.

(2) Licensure/Certification. Individuals assigned as Supervisory Social Workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.

(3) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

In 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) Knowledge 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. (d) Ability to provide staff training and development.

(e) Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. (4) Assignment.

For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.

At the GS-12 grade level, supervisory social workers typically have significant personnel management responsibilities for a small to moderate sized professional and non-professional staff, including support staff and professional staff at the GS-12 grade level and below.

The supervisory social worker is responsible for the professional and administrative management of an area in a social work service, in a care/product line, or multiple facilities.

They provide direct clinical services with or without program coordination responsibilities. References: VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39.

The full performance level of this vacancy is a GS-12. Physical Requirements: Lifting and carrying light objects under 15 pounds, using two hands, walking for up to two hours.

Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination, correctable vision, hearing with or without aid, depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and emotional and mental stability.

Incumbent must hold a current and unrestricted driver's license and be able to meet requirements to operate a GSA vehicle. Major Duties:

The Supervisory Social Worker duties include, but are not limited to: Supervises a group of employees performing work at various GS levels up to their own grade and provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.

Performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised.

Incumbent will have established guidelines and performance expectations for staff, clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.

Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance.

Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters.

Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests.

Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations. Supervises employees to accomplish the work of the organization unit.

Exercises supervisor authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised.

Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State, local, and private agencies, and universities.

Technical assistance provided to monitor activities and program reviews, and the development and analysis of information.

Performs program analysis, development, review, research, design, and contact work as possible with various agencies (public, DOD, state, etc.).

Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of various programs.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday through Friday) Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 93207-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: 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.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized