Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Local Recovery Coordinator Social Worker in Montgomery, Alabama. This role involves managing information systems to enhance patient services and implementing recovery-oriented practices. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have at least two years of post-licensure experience in social work. The position offers no telework or relocation incentives, and requires specific eligibility for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure.
• Experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment.
• Certification or training from a recognized professional organization desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer information and analytical systems to evaluate service quality.
• Implement information systems for tracking service activities.
• Provide oversight and guidance on recovery-based programs.

Skills

Specialized interventions and treatment modalities

Complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis

Developing methods for measuring effectiveness

Providing specialized consultation

Expanding clinical knowledge

Education

Advanced practice clinical licensure

Job description

Summary

Position eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit their 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible.

Qualifications

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: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment there are criteria to be met when determining the grade of candidates
• (a) 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 counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management
• (b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice
• (c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area – utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes
• (d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area – as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills
• (e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession – and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area
• Preferred Experience: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level
• Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment
• Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice
• Senior social workers may have certification or other post‑masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is 11
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 9 to 12
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Services.

Duties

• VA Careers – Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU; DUTIES: The Local Recovery Coordinator Social Worker administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients.
• Develops and implements information systems to track service activities related to the implementation of the Recovery model and evidence‑based practices and provides clinical supervision to accomplish implementation of recovery‑oriented direct service.
• The Local Recovery Coordinator Social Worker will function to do the following: Implement policies & procedures from National Recovery Coordinator (NRC).
• Provide oversight and guidance on recovery‑based programs and interventions in all Mental Health programs within CAVHCS.
• Train providers within CAVHCS on recovery and evaluate implementation.
• Educate Veterans & their families on recovery and evaluate implementation.
• Facilitate and support recovery services (advisory boards – consumer councils – peer support services etc).
• Work Schedule: 0800‑1630; Telework: Not eligible for Telework; Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: 60784F; Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not EDRP Authorized; Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive – contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.