This 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.
Program 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.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to the following: The Social Worker, Program Coordinator, has broad program management responsibilities for the Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) located in Roseburg, Oregon.
Decisions made by the Program Coordinator affect staff and other resources associated with the APU and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. The APU Program Coordinator is responsible for strategic planning to ensure the provision of high quality services to meet the needs of Veterans being served and planning and developing and implementing short and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the program's strategic plan.
They have oversight and administrative and programmatic resources and deploy those resources in support of the program needs. They develop and implement programs and monitor outcomes using data- driven quality assurance processes and implement strategies for improvement based on data analysis. Has line and staff authority for resource allocations within the Acute Psychiatric Treatment Program. Ensures efficient operation of the organizational unit.
Responsibilities include supervision of the Acute Psychiatric Treatment program staff, professional management, serve as liaison between the APU and individuals seeking treatment, serve as subject matter expert for APU, consulting with leadership on issues impacting and impacted by APU staff and the provision of APU services. Decisions are made exercising wide latitude and independent judgment.
Oversee the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs using data-driven quality assurance processes. Is responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, VISN, and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies (such as JCAHO) and monitoring entities (such as NEPEC), as appropriate.
Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff within the APU, as well as other units to which assigned. Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces. Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations. Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees.
Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients. Provides leadership guidance and consultation with PTSD and SUD as well as other units to which assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (with occasional holiday work needed) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov,, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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).
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
Rebekah.Cheary@va.gov · 9185774666
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $127559 – $165828/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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