Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

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 - The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000.

To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following: 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). Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. GRADE REQUIREMENTS In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.

Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-13 (Above Full Performance Level) Experience/Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment.

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 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 (KSA's):In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s), across the facility. Skill in local policy and practice development, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive.

Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. 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.

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. 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 GS14.

01Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

The Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) Coordinator will report directly to the Assistant Chief of Mental Health (MH) & Behavioral Sciences Service (BSS) or designee. The Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) Coordinator work directly with Discipline Chiefs and MH&BSS Program Managers to ensure a comprehensive, patient care program across the continuum of care.

The supervisory responsibilities include Licensed Independent Providers (LIPs), Registered Nurse (RN) Care Managers, and Peer Support Specialists (PSS) assigned to the TRP. The Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) Coordinator has responsibility for the oversight, planning, and development of the TRP, as well as compliance with VHA Directives, Handbooks, Medical Center Policies (MCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as it pertains to the TRP.

Duties may include but are not limited to: Provide evidence based psychotherapy (EBP) to a population of Veterans with complex mental health needs to include PTSD. Provide direct patient care to Veterans in the TRP, utilizing evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD. Develop and implement the organizational vision for the TRP and provides leadership, consultation, and operational guidance in compliance with established regulations, policies, and procedures.

Develop policy and procedures related to delivery of services within the TRP and may provide reporting and data analysis of performance outcomes at the local and VISN level. Serve as an EBP champion to encourage the adoption of evidence-based treatment by both providers and patients. Ensure efficient operation of the TRP Program. Timely triages consults submitted to the TRP Program.

Maintains updated schedule of services offered in the TRP program and assists with the development .implementation of new treatment modalities. Coordinate coverage when providers call out or have approved leave in order to minimize disruption of patient care.

Supervision of the TRP staff assigned to him/her, to include timely completion of performance appraisals, identifying the need for disciplinary actions/performance improvement, providing feedback and collaborating with the other supervisors in the service lines such as Section Chiefs of Psychiatry/Psychology, Social Services, and Nursing service. Establish and monitor productivity and performance priorities and standards.

Ensure clinical data is protected under the Privacy Act and HIPPA regulations and instructions are utilized regarding Release of Information forms and access to computerized files. Participate in interviews for all vacancies within the program, ensures that staff has the knowledge, skill, attitudes, and values consistent with the program.

Comply with CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check-out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes). Address all complaints (PATS/Congressional/White House) related to the TRP and PAWS Pilot Program and composes correspondence in response to inquiries in collaboration with the Assistant Chief, the Service Chief and Medical Center Director. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

This position is eligible for AD-HOC telework Functional Statement #41820F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more