Social Worker Program Coordinator-Primary Care Mental Health...
Us Veterans Health AdministrationSeattle, WA
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Social Worker (Program Coordinator-Primary Care Mental Health Integration)
US Veterans Health Administration...
Seattle, WA
Temporarily remote
$100,940 - $131,223 a year - Full-time
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Salary
$100,940 - $131,223 a year
Job Type
Full-time
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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. 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
Responsibilities
The incumbent supervises a group of 7.0 interdisciplinary employees including psychiatrists and psychologists. The incumbent provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the units. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures to provide clear guidelines and facility expectations for staff. 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. Incumbent works to resolves informal complaints and grievances.
Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. The supervisor provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Invokes disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Incumbent assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations. Incumbent provides staff training and development at multiple grade levels. The incumbent 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. In addition, the incumbent uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements. The incumbent performs program analysis, development, review, research, design, and contact work as possible with various agencies (public, DOD, state, etc.). Supervisory MSW is responsible for developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for clinical care line.
Incumbent will lead and/or facilitate clinical, facility-wide process improvements to address length of stay reflected in the Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) report and hospital performance measures as related to inpatient and specialty care. Incumbent will oversee and facilitate the Complex Discharge Team involving active collaboration with the Office of General Counsel and Chief of Police. Supervisory Social Worker has administrative responsibilities to actively address, improve and sustain the facility SAIL Report goal and hospital performance measure of reducing facility OMELOS. Incumbent is responsible for oversight and completion of required suspense actions. Will provide briefing reports to local facility, VISN and National leadership. Incumbent provides regular reports and is actively involved with Mental Health and Executive leadership. The incumbent may also assist with other administrative tasks to support the Associate Chief of Mental Health, Social Work Chief and Mental Health Service.
Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of co-located collaborative care and care management programs within PCMHI. Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component. Workload directed by this position will be carried out at both the Seattle Main PACT clinic and the Seattle Women's PACT clinic.
The Program Coordinator may also be assigned to do the following:
• Primary administrative oversight of the flow of Veterans into PCMHI, ensuring rapid access to care in accordance with the VHA
Handbook;
• Program evaluation to identify and address barriers to program enrollment/engagement and rapid access;
• Serve as the mental representative and consultant to Seattle General Medicine's PACT leadership team;
• Primary oversight of the PCMHI section Process Improvement programs;
• Formally supervise trainees & unlicensed staff in the provision of functional assessments and brief interventions appropriate to
the PACT setting;
• Serve as a consultant and subject-matter expert to clinical staff;
• Actively participate in facility committees;
• Lead advertising and outreach efforts for PCMHI Services across the Seattle VA catchment area;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Telework: Available-as determined by agency policy
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Title/Functional Statement #:Social Worker (Program Coordinator-Primary Care Mental Health Integration)/PD000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact Stacy.Hermann@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Travel Required
Not required
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion Potential
None
• Job family (Series)
0185 Social Work
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• Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel
Qualifications
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.
• 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.
• 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 dependently practice social work at the master's degree level.
Grade Qualifications for Social Worker Program Coordinator, GS-13
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.
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.
Physical Requirements: Position requires performing activities including sitting, standing, walking, bending, carrying items such as books, papers, and files.
References: VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II, Appendix G39.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, r sum , C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness
• Required Documents
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
• License
• VA Application 10-2850c-must be signed within last 6 months
• Resume
• Transcript
VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.
Required at time of application
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
• Cover Letter
• License
• OF-306
• VA Application 10-2850c-must be signed within last 6 months
• Other (2)
• Other (3)
• PCS Orders
• Performance Appraisal
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
VETERANS PREFERENCE IS WAIVED FOR THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES IAW Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) BULLETIN "FY21 Staffing Shortages Determination" dated 10/08/2020.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Benefits
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This job is open to
• Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
• Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
• The public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
VETERANS PREFERENCE IS WAIVED FOR THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES IAW Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) BULLETIN "FY21 Staffing Shortages Determination" dated 10/08/2020. Areas of Consideration are as follows: 1. Current permanent VA employees 2. Current permanent Federal employees of other agencies 3. Public/ US Citizens
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