Social Worker Ptsd Coordinator

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Ptsd Coordinator in the Veterans Health Administration based in Detroit, Michigan. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Noncitizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Have a masters 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 masters 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/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. Grade Determinations: At the GS12 grade you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS11 level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidate may have certification or other postmasters 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. In addition the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs below: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation negotiation and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies procedures and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Skill in organizing work setting priorities meeting multiple deadlines and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training orientation and guidance within clinical practice. References: VA Handbook 5005 Appendix G39.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS12 Physical Requirements: Light Lifting under 15 pounds straight pulling (up to 1 hour) pushing (1 to 2 hours) reaching above shoulder use of fingers walking (up to 3 hours) standing (up to 3 hours) repeated bending (up to 1 hour) ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other both eyes required for depth perception ability to distinguish shade of colors hearing (aid permitted) climbing stairs mentally alert both legs required for operation of motor vehicle and frequent keyboarding to operate computer. Valid Drivers License is required

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.