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The Program Manager (Chief, Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program MHRRTP) position is located Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), in the Sheridan VA Health Care System, at the Sheridan VA Medical Center in the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). ***This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until February 28, 2023. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered/referred on an ongoing basis as applications are received. 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/. Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Manager) GS-14: (1) Experience and Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS- 13 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Individual 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 manager 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, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs: (a) Skill in large scale program coordination and administration across multiple sites, which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. (b) Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. (c) Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. (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 which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluations; 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) Skill in developing policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program and in participating in national program development. (h) Ability to collaborate with internal VHA partners, locally and on a national level, as well as external community partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. Preferred Experience: Ability to work collaboratively with the Assistant Chief of MHRRTP and the Nurse Manager of MHRRTP Ability to manage medium size residential program and ~70 staff Familiarity with residential programs and VA knowledge Clinical experience with PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, Serious Mental Illness, and Homelessness Leadership/Supervisory/Management Experience Effective Communication Conflict Resolution Problem Solving References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 Physical Requirements: This position provides direct services to patients and their families through casework. Incumbents must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Normal work of the position requires visual acuity (with the ability to read typewritten characters without strain, corrective lenses permitted), keen hearing (aid permitted), clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially moderate levels of lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds). The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. ["The MHRRTP Chief has direct administrative and professional supervision of interdisciplinary staff assigned or annexed to the MHRRTP (e.g., Nurse Practitioners, Administrative Support Staff, Nursing Service Line [Managers, RNs, LPNs, NAs], Social Service Assistants, Psychologists, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Therapists, Psychological Technicians, Peer Support Specialists, Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Staff), Dietitians, Recreational Therapists, and Clinical Pharmacists. Responsibilities also include: Considers all factors in assessing applicants for admission into the MHRRTP. The multiprogram residential facility has substance use disorder, dual diagnosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, serious mental illness, vocational rehabilitation, and homeless programs from which to choose. Coordinates the Quality Improvement Program with the MHRRTP and conducts Point of Care reviews to enhance performance in the program as well as meet or exceed regulatory agency standards. Schedule the staff to provide the required supervision on all shifts and settings of the residential treatment programs. Plan work to be accomplished by clinical staff, training classes for residents, staff training, to be completed within a designated time frame. Assign work based on priorities, consideration of difficulty and the capabilities of the employees. Evaluate work performance on a continuous basis, providing oral and written feedback when indicated. Give guidance to employees on both clinical work and administrative matters. Collaborate with Human Resources to fulfill all duties in the recruitment process to include position management requests, recruitment packages, certification processing, ensuring accuracy and upkeep of manning documents, interviewing candidates for vacant positions, and recommending appointments. Effect many and all disciplinary measures and actions. Has oversight of all psychotherapies for Veterans living within the MHRRTP including over 100 hours of offered groups per week, multiple offered evidence-based procedures for issues of homelessness, substance abuse, relationship problems as well as issues of daily living within their level of experience and/or skills. Makes assessments of the Veterans referred and the type and scope of services required by each applicant; negotiate admission needs with each of the six tracks within the MHRRTP; make judgments about the safety and security of the residents within the facility. Represents the VA and Office of the Chief of Staff to the community, residents, families, agencies, legislators, surveying bodies and other VA facilities. They advise the ACOS of Mental Health of any issues which need to be resolved on a higher level. Provides educational leadership, guidance, and consultation to staff. Provide additional clinical supervision to staff of various disciplines and levels of training, including trainees seeking licensure. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees, particularly related to the MHRRTP treatment setting. Develops and provides in-service education to bring an awareness to the medical center staff of the Veterans' perceptions of their experience, thereby contributing to improved staff understanding and attitude. Offers consultation to colleagues and trainees on the psychosocial treatment of patients in specialty areas, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective practice skills. Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and trainees in a special area of practice and provides supervision for licensure or specialty certifications May serve on Medical Center, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces. Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations. Represents the Health Care System at professional community group/events and committees. May be required to attend meetings, conferences, trainings, seminars, or other events that require travel and overnight stays. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 55374-O EDRP Authorized: Contact Kim Romanchak, the EDRP Coordinator, at Kim.Romanchak@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn moreThis 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. 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. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.