Social Worker - Program Coordinator

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker - Program Manager will assist in overseeing a multispecialty behavioral health program consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurse practitioners, nurses and other multi-disciplinary team members who are part of our level IC organization. The role includes leadership of clinic operations in areas such as PTSD, Specialty Mental Health, Residential Treatment, Compensated Work Therapy, MHICM, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, PCMHI, Substance Use Disorders, Acute Inpatient care, and General Mental Health. The Gulf Coast VA Health Care System (GCVHCS) Behavioral Health Service Line provides comprehensive mental health services across four CBOCs and a main campus spanning MS, AL, and FL. Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Oversees multidisciplinary programs such as PTSD, Specialty Mental Health, Homeless/HUD-VASH, Residential Treatment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Compensated Work Therapy, MHICM, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Center, PCMHI, Substance Use Disorders, Acute Inpatient, and General Mental Health. Exercises independent judgment in managing operations, resources, and personnel; supervises a large clinical workforce and monitors performance to meet Veteran needs. Manages day-to-day clinical, administrative, and training activities; prepares special reports, Congressional responses, briefing papers, issue briefs, and decision papers for Medical Center leadership. Develops and implements policies, procedures, performance standards, position descriptions, and functional statements; conducts performance appraisals and oversees staffing actions, time/leave, overtime, and budget control. Ensures compliance with local and system-wide directives, accreditation standards, and productivity requirements. Coordinates program activities with internal services, community agencies, affiliates, and officials at all levels; delegates authority to subordinate leaders and ensures accountability for program operations. Identifies and implements organizational changes to meet evolving Behavioral Health treatment demands. Monitors and reports Mental Health Performance Measures, implementing corrective actions as needed. Represents Behavioral Health Service at meetings, conferences, and in media-related events; serves as liaison with local, state, and national officials, and affiliated academic institutions. Serves on Healthcare System, district, regional, and national committees and task groups as assigned. Adheres to fire, safety, and security requirements. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (subject to change based on the needs of the facility.) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date. 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. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00590F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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