This position serves as Social Work Supervisor of the Orlando VA Healthcare Systems' 40-bed, 2-wing, Mental Health Center for Acute Recovery and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.) Unit. The Acute C.A.R.E. Unit is a multidisciplinary program serving Veterans at greatest risk to self and/or others.
***AMENDED TO EXTEND CLOSING DATE*** The Acute C.A.R.E. Social Work Supervisor is expected to be responsible for the clinical and administrative operation of the unit. Incumbent is also responsible for education and training of staff, in conjunction with other VA professionals, to promote the transition from maintenance models of treatment to the contemporary recovery model. The incumbent is expected to adhere to service standards regarding matters of timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with procedures and quantity of work produced. The incumbent must form a cohesive team of staff from a variety of disciplines and supervisory chains of authority to provide an effective, recovery-oriented treatment program. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The Acute C.A.R.E. Social Work Supervisor maintains primary responsibility for the development and implementation of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). However, the Social Work Supervisor must work with several different services and programs (i.e. Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing, Nutrition, and Pharmacy) to develop discipline-specific procedures. The incumbent has oversight and administrative authority over all programming at the Acute C.A.R.E. Unit, and participates in program development, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, the incumbent works closely with Mental Health Service leadership to develop strategic plans for the growth and development of the Acute C.A.R.E. Unit. The incumbent is expected to remain engaged with service and hospital activities by serving on committees, participating in workgroups, and engaging in educational activities for staff and trainees. The incumbent also works with the service and hospital Accreditation Committees to ensure that all unit programming, documentation, and the physical environment of care meet or exceed current standards. The incumbent will also be responsible for supervising staff administratively aligned under the Mental Health Service, Psychologists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and Peer Support staff. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 08:00am - 04:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc/Situational-Occasional, Non-routine Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 81997F VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU
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Danny.Quitano@va.gov (407) 631-8497
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