The Social Work Program Coordinator has direct responsibility for the health and safety of Veterans in the Sheridan VA HCS outpatient mental health Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP). The position includes program management responsibilities which include the operation and management of key clinical programs within Sheridan VA HCS's outpatient mental health programs. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship. Education. Possess 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. For grades below or at the full performance level, VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent master's level within 3 years of their appointment as a social worker. Licensure. Possess a full and unrestricted license or certification by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. English Language Proficiency. Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-13 (1) 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. (2) 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. (3) 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. (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 this grade level, social worker program coordinators oversee the administrative and clinical aspects of a major specialty treatment program, such as, but not limited to: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Home-Based Primary Care, Mental Health Intensive Case Management, Caregiver Support Program or Transition and Care Management Program, or a combination of programs located at one facility or multiple divisions of a facility. They are responsible for coordinating interdisciplinary staffing, work assignments, budget, treatment services provided, and admission criteria for the program. The program coordinator may or may not have supervisory responsibilities. They have full responsibility for all phases of service delivery for a major specialty program. The program coordinator is responsible for the program's resource and fiscal management, monitoring control points developing the annual budget, operating within that budget, and accounting for appropriated funds. They are administratively responsible for the programming and operations of the program assigned, develop policies and procedures for program operation, and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. Program coordinators provide leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned staff. They initiate and conduct program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports, including productivity. Program coordinators oversee program operations and evaluations, identifying areas for improvement, gathering relevant data, assessing the data, developing and implementing ideas for improvement, and evaluating efficacy of improvement efforts. Preferred Experience: Leadership/Supervisory/Management Experience Effective Communication Conflict Resolution Problem Solving References: VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G39. Social Worker Qualification Standard, GS-185. Physical Requirements: This position provides direct services to patients and their families through casework. Incumbents must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Normal work of the position requires visual acuity (with the ability to read typewritten characters without strain, corrective lenses permitted), keen hearing (aid permitted), clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially moderate levels of lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds). The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. ["*Note; This is an open continuous announcement until July 13,2022. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. The incumbent has direct administrative and professional supervision of interdisciplinary staff assigned or annexed to the outpatient mental health programs (e.g. Nurse Practitioners, Secretarial staff, Nurse managers, Licensed Independent Providers, Nursing Staff, Addiction Therapists, and Peer Support Specialists). Responsibilities also include: - Considering all factors in assessing the needs of Veterans receiving care in the outpatient mental health clinic. The outpatient program has substance abuse care, dual diagnosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, and serious mental illness programs from which to choose.\n- Coordinating the Quality Improvement Program with the outpatient mental health clinic to enhance performance in the program as well a meet or exceed regulatory agency standards.\n- Plan work to be accomplished by clinical staff, groups/classes for Veterans, staff training, to be completed within a designated time frame.\n- Will assign work based on priorities, consideration of difficulty and the capabilities of the employees.\n- Evaluate work performance on a continuous basis, providing oral and written feedback when indicated.\n- Give advice, counsel or instructions to employees on work and administrative matters.\n- Interview candidates for vacancy positions and recommend appointments.\n- Hear and resolve complaints, refer group grievances and serious, unresolved complaints to a higher level.\n- Effect minor disciplinary measures and recommend action for more serious cases.\n- Counsels Veterans participating in the outpatient mental health services with group and individual interactions specific to PTSD specialty care services.\n- Makes assessments of the veterans referred and the type and scope of services required by each Veteran with specialty PTSD treatment needs.\n-Provides educational leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned and identifies and arranges\n- May provide additional clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training, including trainees seeking licensure for development and training needs.\n- Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees, particularly related to the Mental Health Outpatient treatment setting.\n- As necessary, develops and provides in-service education to bring an awareness to the Healthcare System staff of the veterans' perceptions of their healthcare experience, thereby contributing to improved staff understanding and attitude.\n- Offers consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in specialty areas, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective practice skills.\n- Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications.\n- Identifies the elements of clinical or administrative practices that contribute or create an atmosphere for customer dissatisfaction, and recommends changes that will reduce or eliminate justified complaints.\n- Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.\n- May present outcome data and research at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings, as appropriate.- May serve on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.\n- Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations.\n- Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees.\n- May be required to attend meetings, conferences, trainings, seminars, or other events that may require travel and overnight stays. Work Schedule: Full Time, Dayshift\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: 54587-O\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required\nEDRP Authorized: Contact Kim Romanchak, the EDRP Coordinator, at Kim.Romanchak@va.gov for questions/assistance\nThis 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. 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. Learn more"]