Senior Behavioral Health Program Director (Social Work)

Veterans Health Administration; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks an Associate Chief Social Work Program Manager (GS-14) to lead facility-wide administrative, clinical, and supervisory activities within behavioral health services.

Responsibilities include directing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with VA standards, and guiding strategic planning, performance improvement, and budget oversight across sites.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed or certified to independently practice social work at master's level.
• English proficiency in spoken and written form.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program management across multiple sites including supervision.
• Translate goals into well-coordinated operations and action plans.
• Analyze organizational problems and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance patient-centered care.
• Oversee supervisory duties and budget administration; develop policies.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Supervision

Interagency collaboration

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration seeks an Associate Chief Social Work Program Manager (GS-14) to lead facility-wide administrative, clinical, and supervisory activities within behavioral health services.

Responsibilities include directing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with VA standards, and guiding strategic planning, performance improvement, and budget oversight across sites.