The objective of the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program is to re-integrate homeless veterans with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders into the community and to help them achieve the maximum level of health and social functioning possible. The HCHV Supervisor retains programmatic responsibility for the HCHV program and assures that the resources for the homeless are accessible and coordinated within the catchment area for this medical center.

Duties

The position of Supervisory Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor for the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program is fully responsible for carrying out the responsibilities of two separate yet interrelated roles, namely, Program Coordination and Outreach Clinician. The program's scope of responsibility ranges throughout the Black Hills Health Care catchment area of VAMC. As Supervisor/Program Manager, the incumbent will be fully responsible for the management and coordination of the HCHV program. This includes developing all aspects that are needed to provide optimum care. Program Management: The incumbent is responsible for functional leadership, coordination and supervision of other HCHV program staff, as designated by the Homeless Program Manager. Standards: Assures the compliance of the HCHV program with all existing VA policies regulations, CARF standards, medical center policies and procedures, and other relevant requirements. Staffing: In consultation with Homeless Program Manager, the incumbent makes recommendations for filling clinical and other program positions and further prepares the Homeless Program staff to form a functioning interdisciplinary team; provides training, supervision and consultation on a regular basis. Staff Development: Coordinate staff development and in-service training. Evaluation: The incumbent plans, coordinates and evaluates all aspects of the Homeless Program to ensure the provision of quality care and continuity of service. Representation: Represents the HCHV Program both within the VA medical center (VAMC) and the community at large. Collaboration: Collaborates with community agencies and other VA programs to develop and implement services for homeless veterans. Transitional Housing: Oversees and supervises Grant and Per Diem program. Applies implements programs pertaining to the HCHV program to ensure compliance with VA policy, procedures and standards of care. Monitors the payment of all bills to ensure prompt reimbursement of charges, which were accrued as a result of HCHV contracts and agreements. Tribal and Rural VA Supported Housing: Oversees and supervises Tribal and Rural HUD VASH program. Statistics: Manages the accuracy of the statistical flow of information from the HCHV Program between services both within and without the local VA and with other local, state and federal agencies. Clinical: is assigned caseload of Homeless Veterans within HCHV Programming. Work Schedule: 7:30-4:00 Monday - Friday Telework: Ad Hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Hold a master's or doctoral degree in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; or a related field, from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Examples of related mental health counseling fields include, but are not limited to Addiction Counseling; Community Counseling; Gerontology Counseling; Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling. CACREP defines the date when graduates are considered to have graduated from a CACREP accredited program. Additional information may be obtained from http://www.cacrep.org/directory/. NOTE: Traditional Rehabilitation counseling programs that are accredited by CACREP do not meet the LPMHC qualification standards as Traditional Rehabilitation counseling differs from Clinical Rehabilitation counseling. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment. Loss of Licensure. Once licensed, LPMHCs must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling, which includes diagnosis and treatment. Loss of licensure will result in removal from the GS-0183 LPMHC occupation and may result in termination of employment. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. ? 7403(f). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Supervisory Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, GS-12 Experience, Education, and Licensure. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills, judgment, and competency. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-11 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: Ability to administratively supervise other providers and conduct meetings. Ability to maintain a professional environment by following organizational policies, guidelines and safety standards. Ability to establish and clearly communicate guidelines and performance expectations for staff. Physical Requirements: A current, unrestricted driver's license is required to operate a government leased or owned vehicle. 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. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G43 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address VA Black Hills Health Care System 113 Comanche Road Fort Meade, SD 57741 US
• Name: Breeze Hennes
• Phone: (320) 252-1670 X5222
• Email: [email protected]