The RRTP Program Manager is responsible for overseeing administrative and day-to-day operations of the Stress Disorders Treatment Program (SDTP) and the Psychiatric Recovery & Wellness Program (PRWP) located on the Topeka campus. The SDTP is one of eight national programs to be selected as part of a massed EBP protocol for treating trauma/PTSD. The PRWP is a one-of-a kind residential program with goal of promoting hope, empowerment, and personal responsibility. Come join our team!

Duties

The Program Manager (PM) has direct-line authority over and is fully accountable for all aspects of the clinical care and support services provided to Veterans undergoing treatment in the Topeka campus MHRRTP specialty care programs, in accordance with VHA and RRTP directives. The PM develops and implements policies relating to all phases of residential care on the Topeka campus in coordination with various clinical, allied health, and administrative services within the medical center. The PM is directly responsible for the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluating of program operations. Major duties include but not limited to: Program Manager The RRTP Program Manager is responsible for overseeing administrative and day-to-day operations of the Stress Disorders Treatment Program (SDTP) in collaboration with the SDTP nurse manager and SDTP multi-disciplinary team. SDTP is a 21 bed RRTP offering a 7-week program for male and female Veterans with PTSD and other stress related disorders. The Program Manager is also responsible for overseeing administrative and day-to-day operations of the Psychiatric Recovery & Wellness Program (PRWP) in collaboration with the PRWP multi-disciplinary team. PRWP is a 17-bed inpatient mental health recovery unit offering 2-5 weeks of recovery based mental health care, and it is inclusive of all mental health diagnosis. Both teams consists of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, and Peer Support Specialists. The manager will have supervisory authority over select staff pertinent to the administration of the program. Other direct reports may be assigned based on the needs of the program and/or service line. The Program Manager will work with other discipline-specific supervisors providing input into hiring, training, scheduling, environment of care, and applications of work. The Program Manager will interpret and update policies, procedures, and program guidelines in the development, planning, operations, and continuous performance improvement of the programs consistent with VHA Handbook 1162.02 Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs. Specific processes will be implemented across all programming to ensure an efficient and effective process for admissions, discharges, and transitions of care. The Program Manager will also play a key role in ensuring CARF accreditation and Joint Commission standards are met. Broader managerial duties include participation in the larger leadership environment using a transformational style of leadership and focusing on specific values and strategies that influence the culture that supports quality employment for staff and care for Veterans. This involves: 1) Utilization of High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles focusing on safety and Just Culture; 2) Growth in cultural and linguistic competency and diversity of the workforce; 3) Advocacy around health outcomes; 4) Quality communication between employees, Veterans, and key stakeholders. 5) Collaboration both with the many complex VA systems of care and also with community partners. Clinical Responsibilities As appropriate, provides a full range of clinical services within their discipline, particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients who are referred for care. When appropriate, provides education and treatment to patients, family members, and significant others. Functions independently as a member of VA EKHCS clinical staff, with full clinical privileges. Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Attends medical center staff meetings and complies with the peer review and quality management procedures, as they apply to their specific discipline. Complies with and implements all Computerized Patient Record System documentation procedures and standards, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes). Teaching and Training Provides clinical supervision and instruction for trainees within their discipline. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Social Worker Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized to highly qualified candidates in accordance with agency policy 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: 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 accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. Grade Determinations: GS-13 Experience/Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s), across the facility. Skill in local policy and practice development, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties including assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluations; and selection of staff, training, and recommendation of awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary action. Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget. Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations. References: VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39 Social Worker Qualification Standard dated September 10, 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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 Eastern Kansas Health Care System 2200 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 66622 US
• Name: Susan Oliver
• Phone: 775-326-5783
• Email: [email protected]