The incumbent serves as Program Specialist for Mental Health at VA Western NY Healthcare System and works under the direction of the Chief of Mental Health and with other key personnel in the formulation of budget, management and trending of performance management metrics, statistical analysis, projects, reports, personnel records management, strategic plans, resource utilization, needs assessments, and assigned administrative activities as needs occur.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-9. At the GS-7 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-9. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Major Duties: Creates on-call schedules, peer review distribution, timekeeper activities, 2PC paperwork, etc., for Psychiatry. The incumbent would enter the assignments based on with whom the patient is currently being treated. Serves as the Chief of Mental Health representative on committees as delegated. Assist the Administrative Officer with advising management on administrative policies and regulations and coordinating the development of short and long range strategic goals for Mental Health. Assist with drafting new policies and procedures after skillful analysis of impact to current operations and appropriate regulations, with leadership input as needed. Assist with implementing administrative policies and procedures drafted, evaluating effect and impact to operations. Assist with a variety of data management tasks, as assigned by the Chief of Mental Health. Compiles and prepares reports for such things as cost benefit analyses, workloads, patient care referral program, personnel utilization, work schedules, overtime and leave usage. Creates and validates stop code usage for workload capture and implementing corrective action. Independently extract workload and cost data from the centralized VA database in Austin, Texas and download into patient care spreadsheets. The incumbent delegates, monitors, and maintains responsibility for the progress of Mental Health related programs to performance measures and system redesign projects. Initiates quality improvement activities and coordinates their implementation in the programs. Participates in quality audits and reviews findings. The incumbent assists with the gathering and analyzing data from staff to respond to identified problems and develops alternatives, makes recommendations, or offers solutions for the Chief of Mental Health's review/consideration. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time Employment: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

For GS-7: Superior Academic Achievement at the GS-7 level: (SAA) at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above is fully qualifying. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA, applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following: Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university or major subdivision. A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. A grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit http://www.achsnatl.org/quick_link.asp. For more information regarding SAA please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp#e4f. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) - OR- Possess at least one full year of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree etc. in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -OR- Possess one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level equivalent to the Federal GS-5 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that included: performing analytical, evaluative, and advisory work; managing and coordinating administrative services essential to the effective operation of a clinical program; managing mental health projects/programs; compiling data and preparing reports; providing administrative support; preparing a variety of reports, forms, and correspondence; and utilizing various software programs to accomplish administrative duties. -OR- Possess an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience to meet the total experience requirements for the GS-7 grade level. NOTE: To calculate the combination of education and experience, determine the amount of experience you have as a percentage for the grade level. Then determine the amount of graduate education you have as a percentage for the grade level. Add the two percentages; the total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify for the grade level. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Educational Experience (ACWA)Mathematical Skills (ACWA)Rating (ACWA)Social Organizations (ACWA)Work Experience (ACWA) IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. Some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of office items is required. Manual dexterity is required in operation of a calculator, personal computer and/or other office machines. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

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 Western New York Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]