Social Worker Mhis Program Coordinator Edrp Rec Relo Incentive Authorized

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Mhis Program Coordinator Edrp Rec Relo Incentive Authorized in the Veterans Health Administration based in Corpus Christi, Texas. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

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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: You must possess 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. Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the masters degree in Social Work License or Certification You must be licensed or certified by a state or territory to independently practice social work at the masters degree level. 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: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS18513. Licensure Requirement: You must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Experience Requirement: You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS12 grade level. To be equivalent to the GS12 level experience must also have been earned while having an advanced practice social work license in a U.S. State or Territory. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: Serving as the sole practitioner in a specialty program and typically provide direct patient care services in the program area oversees the daily operation of the program develop policies and procedures for program operation and prepare reports and statistics may be responsible for the programs budget developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice standards and guidelines on documentation workload data entry ethical practice and service delivery provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify systemwide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment demonstrating progressively more professional competency. In addition to the experience above you must demonstrate the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 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. Preferred Experience: Experience organizing work setting priorities delegating tasks and meeting multiple deadlines. Experience utilizing evidencebased practices and clinical practice guidelines particularly in PCMHI setting. Experience supervising others in the use of evidencebased practice guidelines. Experience working effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds interests and points of view. Experience in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. Experience in translating management goals and objectives into wellcoordinated and controlled work operations. Experience establishing and monitoring production and performance priorities and standards. Experience in analyzing organizational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS13 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a preplacement examination. Duties Continued: The Program Coordinator: Exhibits leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups served through MHI programs that cross service and discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. The incumbent provides administrative technical and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of MHIS personnel. Assists with performance measure monitoring evaluation and action plans for program improvement/enhancement as well as accreditation reviews and pertinent site visits. Guides and oversees MHI services determining staffing requirements and assignments in conjunction with members of treatment teams and staff areas where individual skills are best utilized. These duties include development of functional statements position descriptions and performance standards with service personnel as well as function as the professional expert relative to MHIS practice issues. Assists with directing operation and management of all clinical training and administrative needs within MHIS programs. Provides oversight of programmatic resources of MHIS programs ensuring delivery of specialized complex and highly professional mental health services integrated with primary care and specialty medicine settings which significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans. Works with all local medical center health care center and communitybased outpatient clinic leadership to meet site specific administrative and operational goals and may assume local leadership functions as necessary and as approved by ACOS for Mental Health. Works with ACOS Mental Health in identifying and prioritizing MHIS resource needs to include staffing and equipment needs of MHIS providers. As delegated is responsible for the oversight of funds assigned to Psychology Section control points. Performs the following duties related to the area of clinical guidance: Coordinates and monitors clinical training/development of staff who provide psychotherapy mental health assessments care management and other psychosocial services within MHIS programs and Is Responsible for assessing verifying monitoring and reporting on the clinical competency of staff providing these services and Considers and recommends staff members for further clinical training and development based on staff abilities goals and clinic operational needs. Performs the following duties related to the area of research and research integration into clinical practice: Guides MHIS staff in application of current psychological research to their clinical work and Encourages utilization of evidencepsychotherapy protocols and Encourages research activities deemed beneficial to VHA patient care of Veterans or to clinical and health care system operations. Duties are continued in the Education Section:

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.