Social Worker (Supervisory Program Coordinator)

Summary The Mental Health Social Work Supervisory Program Coordinator is responsible for oversight and supervision of all the staff in the Behavioral Health Social Work Programs, including the Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program (BHIP Social Workers, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors, COMPACT ACT Coordinator, Behavioral Health Social Workers in Community Based Outpatient Clinics, Women's Health, SUD/Pain Clinic) and Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program. Qualifications Basic Requirements: The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(9) – as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419 – enacted November 1 – 2000 To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA - all applicants must meet the following: Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (Non‑citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S. Code) 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 Master 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 In addition to the basic requirements for employment – the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates Social Worker (Program Coordinator) – GS-13 Experience/Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment – demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidates 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 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 Demonstrated Knowledge – Skills – and Abilities In addition to the experience above – candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s) across the facility (b) Skill in local policy and practice development – procedures – and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive (c) Skill in organizing work – setting priorities – meeting multiple deadlines – and evaluating assigned program area(s) (d) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care (e) Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties including assignment of work to be performed, performance evaluations, and selection of staff – training – and recommendation of awards – advancements – and when appropriate – disciplinary action (f) Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls – contracts – and equipment expenditures) – forecast resource and equipment needs – and administer the allocated budget (g) Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations Preferred Experience: Program Development and minimum 1 year supervisory experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: Operation of a motor vehicle, must be able to see a computer screen, and hearing (aid may be permitted) You must be able to work alone and closely with others. Duties This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 – 2026 The first cut‑off dates for referral of eligible applications will be 5/12/2026 All eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager no later than 5/19/2026 Eligible applications received after 5/12/2026 will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as‑needed basis This position is a key managerial position in the delivery of behavioral health services for Veterans at the Walla Walla VAMC main campus, Yakima CBOC, Tri‑Cities CBOC, Lewiston CBOC and LaGrande CBOC The incumbent has administrative, professional and technical duties and responsibilities for the management of the continuum of outpatient specialized services The Mental Health Social Work Program Coordinator independently provides clinical psychosocial and case management services at an advanced practice level to eligible Veterans and their family members with complex biological, psychological, social and environmental needs The incumbent is required to interact not only with the Veteran but also family, significant others, community agencies and other staff FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION Supervise and manage workload and assignments of assigned direct reports under the BH Service line The location of service delivery will focus on the needs of each individual Veteran Service delivery may be provided in the BH‑associated CBOC locations or by tele‑health Fiscal accountability and responsibility for fund control points – as appropriate Interview Veterans and family members to establish facts about the Veteran’s situation – presenting problems and their causes – and the impact of such problems on the Veteran’s functioning and health as part of a comprehensive psychosocial assessment Interpret and explain VA treatment and benefit programs Use advanced clinical training – insight – and experience to interpret data and to identify viable treatment options Assess high‑risk factors – acuity – and need for services Serve Veterans who tend to have frequent and severe crises – lack family or an adequate community support network – are poor at self‑monitoring – and frequently fail to comply with instructions and treatment – or have significant deficits in coping skills requiring continued professional biopsychosocial support Perform insightful assessment of serious and complicated cases involving psychiatric illness – catastrophic medical conditions – dementia – and other high‑risk diagnoses Identify the need to formulate proposals for executive‑level management consideration Serve as a mentor to other Social Workers – particularly those at the entry level Provide clinical supervision to unlicensed Social Workers and Social Work Associates Work collaboratively with community‑based organizations – Veterans service groups – and other stakeholders to expand the range of available resources to Veterans Establish strategic partnerships and memorandums of understanding between community‑based service providers and the Medical Center as needed and appropriate Provide budget and financial management of the assigned programs through calls, reviews, guidelines and instructions Coordinate Social Work services with other services offered in treatment programs – ensure such services are complementary and comprehensive Provide case management services to those Veterans at high social or medical risk – serving as the liaison to other treatment programs Represent the program in contacts with other agencies and the public Conduct staff development training and take responsibility for providing opportunities to help staff update their skills and acquire new knowledge in contemporary treatment modalities Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Mon – Fri – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized 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) 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: Ad‑hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr