Social Worker (Program Coordinator - BHIP)
What you'd do
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. Program 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.
Major duties
VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w The incumbent is a GS-12 Social Worker, Program Coordinator within the interdisciplinary Mental Health Clinic (MHC) at the Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. The position functions as the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Treatment Coordinator. BHIP is a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals that delivers comprehensive, accessible, and Veteran-centered mental health care services. The BHIP Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) is responsible for various aspects of assessing, diagnosing, treating, and coordinating the treatment of Veterans within BHIP and the Mental Health Clinic. The incumbent spends 75% of time providing front line clinical work and at least 25% of time on administrative duties. Clinical work vs. administrative duties may fluctuate depending on clinic needs. Duties include but not limited to: - Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments, inclusive of a diagnostic interview. This includes determining the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their families. Use assessment findings to develop treatment plans that promote Veterans' optimal engagement in care and support the highest level of independence possible. - Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services which requires advanced and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management interventions used in treatment of Veterans with a range of DSM diagnoses, substance abuse/dependence, and poly-traumatic injuries. - Plan, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment modalities within an episode-ofcare model, ensuring interventions are tracked and evaluated for effectiveness. - Maintain working knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic, and traumatic conditions; common medications and their effects; and relevant medical terminology. - Assess psychiatric conditions according to the DSM-5-TR. - Collaborate with Veterans, their families and the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans within established time frames. Update treatment plans according to policy. - Provide coverage for other social work program areas as needed. - Conduct risk assessments for suicide, homicide, self-harm and other concerns. Identify high risk patients and provide case management and assessment services in accordance with the Uniform Services Handbook and VA Suicide Prevention protocols. - Provide timely crisis intervention to prevent harm to self or others, coordinating family involvement when appropriate. Consult with supervisors, psychiatrists, Suicide Prevention - Coordinators, and other team members when moderate or high risk is identified. Complete suicide prevention documentation in accordance with established guidelines. - Assess for Military Sexual Trauma and link Veterans to clinically indicated care. - Coordinate ancillary services, provide referrals to VA, non-VA, government and community programs. Work Schedule: This is typically Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30PM, 8:30-5:00PM or 7:30- 4:00PM (Participation in a Saturday shift rotation 8:00AM-12:00PM and/or evening shifts may be required depending on Veteran and clinic need). Compressed/Flexible: Compressed tours and adjustments in tours of duty will be considered on a case-by-case basis. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Telework: This is an onsite position with ad-hoc telework when it meets the needs of the Social Work Service Department and/or Mental Health Service Department. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 10158F Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
What you need to qualify
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: United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. 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: (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Must 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. Note: A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Licensure: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level, which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination, unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. (Copy of License required) 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: Experience and Education, GS-12: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Experience may include but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or intimate partner violence; use of clinical social work skills and knowledge to maintain Veteran privacy and confidentiality per policies, handbooks or directives; and acts as an advocate with appropriate VA and community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the Veteran and family members/caregiver. 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. AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, GS-12: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. (d) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). (e) Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. Applicants must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience, and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others.
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