This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Highly qualified candidates will have long term care experience. Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Administrative Responsibilities (80%) Program Coordinator The Program Coordinator (PC) oversees and ensures program compliance with VHA, JCAHO and other regulatory and accrediting standards, particularly ensuring that safety standards for IMH units are met and exceeded.
The PC develops and monitors treatment program content to ensure that it is evidence-based and comprehensive enough to meet the biopsychological needs of all Veterans served by the program, regardless of age, gender, or warzone, then develops short- and long-range goals and plans for the programs and implements policies and procedures to ensure goal attainment.
S/he will oversee the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within assigned program units using data-driven quality assurance processes. The PC will be responsible for managing the admission and discharge processes to ensure optimal patient flow and coordinated transitions between levels of care.
The PC is responsible for resource and financial management, budget formulation and monitoring, assessing staffing levels and needs, space planning, and assessing equipment and technology needs to provide optimal service delivery to Veterans. Supervisory Responsibilities The PC provides direct or indirect (through subordinate supervision) administrative and professional supervision of subordinates.
The IMH has a multidisciplinary staff of approximately 19 FTEE (made up of psychiatrists, psychologists, physician assistants, social workers, recreational therapists, and peer support specialist) that report directly to the PC as well as matrixed responsibility for nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, and NAs) and fractional FTEEs of chaplain, pharmacist, and dietician that work in IMH units.
The incumbent should demonstrate skill in interpersonal relationships to facilitate cohesion and communication among the interdisciplinary team members, and mediate conflicts as they arise. The PC will be responsible for assessing qualification and abilities of current and prospective employees.
The PC should demonstrate the ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations and demonstrate skill in working collaboratively with other disciplines and supervisors. The PC has line and staff authority for resource allocation within the area of responsibility. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health and Chief of Staff.
The incumbent is professionally competent and capable of planning and directing Inpatient Mental Health; therefore, supervision of the incumbent is normally limited to administrative matters with minimal technical supervision required. The incumbent's clinical practice and privileges are supervised by the Chief, Social Work Service.
The incumbent is directed by local and national VA policy and may obtain consultation on professional matters from staff at the VA, VISN, and the Medical Center who will provide training, education, mentoring, and technical assistance. Clinical Responsibilities (20%) The PC should demonstrate knowledge of, and ability to appropriately utilize evidence-based practices and clinical-based guidelines, and the ability to guide staff in using these tools.
The PC will provider a full range of mental health services, including the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. He or she will perform consultations and evaluation in Veterans referred to IMH. The PC will provide a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual therapy, couples/family therapy, and group therapy.
Preceptor Responsibilities The PC will oversee or be involved in the training of social work trainees, as well as trainees from other health professions, as appropriate.
Other Responsibilities Organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines Establish and monitor production and performance of priorities and standards Deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view Analyze organizational and operational problems and develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Nights and/or Weekends may be required 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 $121503 – $157956/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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