Supervisory Social Worker-Compact Act Consult Coordination Program Supervisor

Summary

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.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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
• Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C.
• 7403(f)
• 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/
• 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: Supervisory Social Worker - GS-12 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
• 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
• 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
• Preferred Experience: Experience with care coordination - consult management - and crisis evaluation/intervention
• Supervisory experience
• 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-12
• Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work are generally minor - as the position requires sitting - standing - and walking
• Some travel is required as the incumbent is required to conduct monthly in person supervision at different sites of care and community outreach which may require traveling long distances
• The emotional demands can be stressful in working with high-risk for suicide veteran population and their families
• A high level of self-awareness is essential
• Work - divided between office and clinical settings - is primarily sedentary
• May require prolonged standing - moderate walking - and manual dexterity
• Requires carrying light items - such as books - files - or laptop computer.
  
  

Duties

• VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Leadership and Supervision: Provide leadership and direct supervision to the Consult Coordination staff
• Establish and communicate performance expectations - conduct appraisals - and develop/measure process improvement plans/protocols
• Recommend personnel actions - handle disciplinary measures - and review leave requests
• Resolve employee complaints and ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies
• Clinical Oversight: Provide consultative oversight to the Consult Coordination staff serving Veterans with complex mental health - medical - and co-morbid conditions
• Ensure the delivery of individualized - recovery-oriented care for Veterans - including those at elevated risk for suicidal thoughts or behavior
• Program Management: Oversee daily operations of the program - the development and management of patient flow and consults of new and established patients as well as Veterans eligible for community care
• Provide in-service training to all providers regarding Compact Act & consult management in Mental Health Service
• Manage and analyze data related to day-to-day program functioning & evaluation including obtaining stakeholder feedback while working with other services including Office of Community Care (OCC) and Health Administration Service (HAS)
• Plan - organize - and direct administrative operations and patient and personnel activities
• Ensure compliance with VHA Handbooks - local policies - and SOPs - and TJC accreditation requirements
• Program Coordination: The Supervisory Social Worker organizes and directs the clinical and administrative functions of the team - including strategic planning to ensure high-quality service provision
• Responsibilities include developing short- and long-term goals aligned with the program's strategic plan - administering a multidisciplinary team - and monitoring workload and care quality
• Clinical/Direct Care Responsibilities: Provides psychosocial assessment and intervention - case management - and risk assessment and intervention services for Veterans
• This will primarily be in the form of Post Discharge Engagement evaluations and follow-up but the incumbent may also provide clinical care through Same Day Access - groups - or other Primary Section outpatient clinical programs - as assigned
• Professional Accountability: The Supervisory Social Worker operates with a high degree of professional autonomy - ensuring compliance with ethical standards and serving as a key resource for administrative matters - professional activities - and addressing significant occurrences within the organizational structure
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 613890 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized