SOCIAL WORKER PROGRAM COORDINATOR
This is a multi-disciplinary position and is also being announced as a Psychology Program Manager Announcement Number CBSW-10854755-20-DK. The program includes a robust tele-mental health component, utilized on an as needed basis to enhance ARTS coverage to locations when necessary. The incumbent is also directly responsible for Addiction Recovery Treatment Services/Opioid Treatment Program (ARTS/OTP) at Oakland Behavioral Health (OBH). Responsible for the establishment, documentation, and implementation of short and long-range ARTS program goals. Ensures efficient operation of the program, involving both day-to-day operations and long-term planning and growth. S/he develops and implements policies and procedures pertinent to all aspects of the ARTS program's operation and treatment services to ensure goal attainment and effective and efficient resource utilization and service delivery. Consults with other MH program leaders when developing policies, procedures, and practices to ensure that ARTS operations are integrated into other MH clinical operations. Responsible for interpreting policies, directives, guidelines and information letters from VA Central Office, NEPEC, VISN, and local leadership in order to ensure program compliance. Responsible for developing all documentation and reporting standards for the patient clinical records, demonstrating compliance with NEPEC, Joint Commission, VA Directives, and VANCHCS requirements by all staff. Exercises broad responsibility in the allocation and distribution of ARTS resources to ensure we remain in compliance with OMHO directives, and deliver efficient and effective services. Responsible for proper planning to ensure assigned staff, office space, funds/contracts and equipment are available to efficiently provide clinical services. Monitors expenditures, submissions and verifications of reports, develops staffing plans and requests resources and FTEE. Provides public relations and community outreach/education regarding VA care for ARTS to various social agencies, medical, mental health, legal, housing and welfare organizations. Represents ARTS at appropriate clinical and administrative medical center meetings, conference calls and community events, and collaborates with these officials to form partnerships and develop alternatives and improvements to the current system of service delivery. Responsible for management and control of all data from multiple national and local information systems related to ARTS and monitors outcomes of Veterans utilizing ARTS programs using data-driven quality assurance processes. Responsible for analyzing complex statistical reports and briefing trends to the ACOS/Mental Health and healthcare executive management on a recurring basis. Manages relevant performance measures, and advises on resource and process improvements to achieve targets. Responsible for keeping top management informed through briefings, Mental Health Service meetings and administrative staff meeting, of major changes or problems in the program. Gaps in resources, either personnel or equipment, are identified and reported in a timely manner. Supervisory Duties:
Hires and is involved in training all ARTS staff. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are 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; Resolves informal complaints and grievances; develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters; Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area; Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests; Assures that subordinates are properly trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations. Establishes & monitors clinic profiles in terms of availability, utilization & scheduling, and monitors staff productivity Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/17/2020. 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. 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. 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). 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 independently practice social work at the master's degree level. 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. http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. Grade Determinations:
GS-13 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. Candidate 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. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
1. Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s), across the facility. 2. Skill in local policy and practice development, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive. 3. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). 4. Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39, dated September 10, 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking, talking, use of the telephone, etc. Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their day-to-day activities:
light lifting under 15 pound, light carrying under 15 pounds, use of fingers, walking and standing up to 8 hours, and operation of motor vehicle. Environmental Factors:
Constant noise, working around moving objects or vehicles, working closely with others, and working alone.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Hires and is involved in training all ARTS staff. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are 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; Resolves informal complaints and grievances; develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters; Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area; Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests; Assures that subordinates are properly trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations. Establishes & monitors clinic profiles in terms of availability, utilization & scheduling, and monitors staff productivity Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/17/2020. 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. 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. 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). 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 independently practice social work at the master's degree level. 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. http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. Grade Determinations:
GS-13 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. Candidate 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. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
1. Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s), across the facility. 2. Skill in local policy and practice development, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive. 3. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). 4. Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39, dated September 10, 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking, talking, use of the telephone, etc. Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their day-to-day activities:
light lifting under 15 pound, light carrying under 15 pounds, use of fingers, walking and standing up to 8 hours, and operation of motor vehicle. Environmental Factors:
Constant noise, working around moving objects or vehicles, working closely with others, and working alone.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$111,286 to $144,676 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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