This 120-day developmental detail provides an opportunity to gain leadership experience in the administration and oversight of a complex inpatient mental health program. The selected employee will expand their skills in program management, staff supervision, quality improvement, strategic planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration while supporting the delivery of high-quality, Veteran-centered, recovery-oriented care for Veterans receiving inpatient mental health services.
The incumbent will serve as the Inpatient Mental Health Program Coordinator, providing administrative and operational oversight for inpatient mental health services within a 45-bed program. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with VA and accreditation standards, overseeing admissions, discharges, and transitions of care, monitoring program performance and outcomes, and promoting high-quality, recovery-oriented services for Veterans.
The selected employee will provide leadership and supervision for a multidisciplinary team, support workforce planning and staff development, manage resources and operational needs, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and lead quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and program effectiveness.
In addition to administrative responsibilities, the incumbent may provide clinical consultation, assessment, and therapeutic interventions; support training activities for social work and interdisciplinary trainees; and participate in program development efforts that strengthen service delivery, transitions of care, and Veteran satisfaction.
Key Areas of Focus Inpatient Mental Health program oversight and administration Staff supervision and multidisciplinary team leadership Quality assurance and performance improvement Admissions, discharges, and transitions of care Resource, budget, and operational management Accreditation and regulatory compliance Community and stakeholder collaboration Recovery-oriented, Veteran-centered care delivery Work Schedule: The standard work schedule is Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30pm, however due to the nature of the work there may be a requirement for nights and weekend availability in emergent situations.
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 4 accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Alexander.Phillips@va.gov · 317-681-4780
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $144203 – $187470/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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