Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

Job description

The VA Central Iowa Healthcare System is hiring for one (1) Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Coordinator.

This position may be filled by a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor.

Basic Requirements: The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 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.

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 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 Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-12 Experience and Education.

One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency.

Candidate 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.

(Applicants must meet the requirements for providing supervision in the state where they are licensed at the advanced practice level and should list these qualifications within the assessment narrative and their resume.) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (document with written demonstration of KSAs must be included with application, see required documents section) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.

Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program.

Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program.

Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s).

Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice.

References: VA Handbook 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 Change 120 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

[VA Careers - Social Work: Social Work: Major duties include, but are not limited to: Oversee and coordinate the day to day operations and implementation of the Intensive Outpatient Program for VACIHCS, with the ability to offer onsite and virtual services.

Monitor and ensure clinical coverage and track IOP attendance, while providing group and other clinical coverage as needed and problem-solving challenges that may arise during programming.

Provide 9 or more hours of intensive therapeutic programming each week including, but not limited to, groups and individual therapy sessions.

Provide clinical supervision necessary for developing and implementing a successful therapeutic program for Veterans experience substance use and general mental health disorders and work closely with SUD CCC and Outpatient SUD Coordinator to ensure successful program implementation.

Provide support and coordination to general Outpatient SUD services when needed.

Administer information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of services provided to patients in VA Central Iowa Substance Use Disorder programs, with a primary focus on IOP.

Develop and implement information systems to track service activities, including visits, referrals, and inpatient days by the use of DSS system, patient demographics, equipment utilization, and patient satisfaction through use of the NEPEC system.

Promote evidence-based practice modalities in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with one evening per week.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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 $ 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: Available - Ad Hoc as appropriate.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required]

Required Skill Profession

Counselors, Social Workers, And Other Community And Social Service Specialists