Lead Rehabilitation Technician
What you'd do
This position is located in the Mental Health Service Line of the VA Medical Center in White City, OR.
Major duties
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Functioning as an immediate front-line responder for direct care Rehabilitation Technicians, serving as a consumer advocate working with the individual Veterans to bring about a reconciliation of issues, and providing support for veterans and staff in Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (RRTP). Exercising judgment to identify Veteran treatment goals, support treatment plan, and obtain other pertinent clinical information. Providing consultation to staff and leadership of the therapeutic community groups and resident committee. Providing administrative and technical training to a team of up to 10 or more Rehabilitation Technicians who use patient-centered, holistic approaches in their delivery of 24/7 front-line care to 99 domiciliary inpatient Veterans. Completing assignments based on comprehensive rehabilitation technician knowledge and recognition by others of demonstrated superior independent skill and proven sound judgment in working with Veterans with very complex mental illnesses and challenging situations that require effective communication and decision-making skills within 24/7 inpatient facility with limited afterhours support services. Directing and supporting the Veteran in the implementation of treatment goals and provides input into the treatment and discharge plans. Assisting Veterans who are diagnosed with mental illnesses or co-occurring disorders to achieve their personal recovery and wellness goals by promoting self-determination, personal responsibility, and the empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery and wellness. Providing consultation to and leadership of the therapeutic community groups and resident committee. Communicating with front line staff that all required documentation is entered into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in a timely manner; monitoring that rehabilitation technician services are documented in the Veteran's plan; performing RTTP education and skills note reviews; and may serve as co-signer for Rehabilitation Technicians provider notes. Providing new employee orientation to accelerate integration and productivity; providing training to Rehabilitation Technicians on systems, appropriate supervision, intervention and counseling techniques, new initiatives, ethics, privacy, etc.; coaching and motivating employees to advocate for the Veteran and provide comprehensive care. Assisting Veterans in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery and wellness processes. Observing individual Rehabilitation Technicians and team performance using various approaches such as quality reviews and in-person observations and reporting back to direct supervisors any need for additional training. Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: Rotating schedule as follows: Week 1 - Thursday through Saturday, 6:00am - 6:30pm. Week 2 - Wednesday through Friday, 6:00am - 6:30pm & Saturday, 6:00am - 2:30pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.
What you need to qualify
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One year specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in Federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include: leading a team or providing guidance to staff in a program/facility for substance abuse and mental health disorders; working as a member of an interdisciplinary team; providing consultation to a therapeutic community; collecting and interpreting data; investigating and resolving complaints, disputes, or issues; and using interpersonal skills to develop collaborative relationships and establish a culture of civility, trust, and respect. This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. ~OR~ Successful completion of one and one-half (1.5) years of graduate education or a master's degree in a field of study directly related to the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one year of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours will be considered an academic year of graduate study. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. Transcripts required. ~OR~ An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position and meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position? Your experience must be detailed in your resume and transcripts are required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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