Social Work (Program Coordinator) - Suicide Prevention in Saint Cloud, MN for Veterans Aff

Summary

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.

Qualifications

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
• 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
• Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/
• English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
• Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-0185-12 (1) Experience/Education
• 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
• 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
• (2) 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
• (3) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• In addition to the experience above - candidates 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
• Preferred Experience Mental Health and crisis intervention experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Work Program Coordinator Suicide Prevention is assigned to the St
• Cloud VA Health Care System MH ICC
• The incumbent is an integral part of the overall VHA health care program and as part of the health care service delivery to Veterans and their families
• Social work services provide case management - resource linkage - clinical and crisis interventions to Veterans and their families in resolving the psychosocial - emotional - and economic problems associated with the stresses of illness
• CLINICIAL FUNCTIONS: A
• Conducting behavioral health and mental health biopsychosocial assessments
• B
• Making sound professional judgments regarding clinical impressions - treatment approaches - and treatment planning
• C
• Coordinating with internal and external professionals to ensure appropriate transitions of care and appropriate/ necessary treatment is provided/offered to Veterans
• D
• Establishing and maintaining knowledge of VA and Veteran's benefits and services - community resources - and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies
• E
• Providing advocacy to overcome potential barriers to access care/services and when it is in the best interests of the Veteran
• F
• Provides goals of care discussions - as well as education and assist in the completion of Advance Directives
• Organ - Tissue - and Eye Donation release of information forms
• and Guardianship documentation
• G
• Assesses for signs and symptoms of abuse - neglect and exploitation
• H
• Conducts practice in accordance with the VA and discipline specific ethical requirements and practices within the limits of current licensure or certification
• I
• Completing on-call duties - as assigned and per policy - which may include transportation of a Veteran
• J
• Conducts Virtual Visits in modalities preferred by patients and utilizes Consult Toolbox functions
• ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS A
• Possesses and demonstrates ability to communicate effectively - both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds
• B
• Possesses skills in using computer systems and the internet for Veterans who choose this modality to communicate
• C
• Serves on supervisor approved committees - work groups - and task forces at the local facility - VISN or national level
• Collaborates in performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures as required by the VA for specific population/program
• D
• Attends and participates in all required administrative and clinical meetings
• E
• Maintains accurate - timely - and complete clinical records in accordance with professional practice and VA administration guidelines
• F
• Maintains data and statistical compilations to comply with accreditation bodies such as CARF and Joint Commission - and VA health care systems policies and procedures
• G
• Performs other duties as assigned and can - at times - assist other incumbents or perform special assignments to meet the needs of the healthcare system
• The incumbent may be assigned to other areas of need in the health care system - as determined necessary by the direct supervisor and/or the Integrated Care Community (ICC) Director in consultation with the Social Work Executive
• ROLE-SPECIFIC TASKS A
• Plans - organizes and directs administrative and operational activities for the SPC program
• Completes all activities required for a comprehensive suicide prevention program as outlined in guides - memos - or directives that pertain to the suicide prevention program functions
• B
• Demonstrates the ability to provide training - orientation - consultation - and guidance within clinical specialization of practice
• C
• Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients
• D
• The SPC functions as a coordinator of care for Veterans at high risk for suicide
• E
• The incumbent must have a wide range of knowledge of VAMC healthcare services - VHA benefits - VHA Directives and Policies - VAMC personnel - and resources Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized