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. 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.

Duties

If you ARE NOT a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply using announcement: CBST-12207996-24-AB The duties of the Supervisory Social Worker - Trauma Recovery include, but are not limited to: Program Management, Development, and Evaluation Allocates resources and shifts personnel, as needed, for the operation of the TRP clinics. Duties, include, hiring of staff (treatment professionals and administrative staff), addressing employee disciplinary issues, patient complaints as they relate to the TRP staff and/or program in conjunction with the Associate Chief of Staff, Mental Health Service, Deputy Associate Chief of Staff, Mental Health Service, and Human Resources. Participates in Medical Center research by identifying questions and trends that should be studied as a basis toward improving aspects of treatment and/or physical or mental health care delivery to veterans as well as devising and carrying out studies designed to test appropriate hypotheses. Manages quality control and evaluation of services provided, utilizing both professional review and statistical outcome measures. These include the use of system standard data collection methods, as well as data collection methods developed to assess the treatment effectiveness of PTSD services specifically. Supervises and approves chart templates, consult mechanisms, including the consult tracking systems that meet the needs of Veteran's being treated for PTSD within TRP and comply with The Joint Commission and VA standards. Develops policy and procedures for the TRP Programs and clinics and in conjunction the respective program coordinators. Coordinates specialized PTSD services. Standards of Practice: Provides bio-psychosocial assessment and evidenced based psychotherapy to a population of veterans with PTSD. Provides treatment that is consistent with best practices and is generally evidence based, including, if indicated, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Seeking Safety, other cognitive behavioral therapies, psycho education, relaxation training and interventions with patient families when doing so will enhance the effectiveness of treatment. Makes independent treatment decisions that have significant consequences to his patients, including, involuntary hospitalization, consultation to other professionals and clinics for related care, treatment methods and interventions that may increase symptoms initially, and differential diagnosis that considers and documents multiple etiologies. Works closely with the other disciplines within Mental Health Service, VISN Residential PTSD treatment programs, CBOCs, and community Vet Centers to ensure that coordination between these entities is facilitated and veterans direct care, referral and follow up is seamless and based on a continuum of services. Coordinates care, including, serving as an advocate on behalf of the veterans, and the clinic's patients to ensure comprehensive service delivery, and linking and referring veterans to the VA Medical Center, VA Regional Offices and/or community agencies. Performs accountability functions: 1) documents all contacts with patients/families in the electronic medical records; 2) completes statistical, administrative, and other reports in accordance with VA Medical Center and respective professional discipline service policies. Education and Mentoring: Improves professional skills, participates in planning and executing specialized TRP staff development projects and attends seminars and institutes. Training activities will be planned with the evidenced based treatment coordinator for providers of PTSD related services. Supervises the orientation/teaching/training of graduate social work students, and social workers who desire supervision for licensure who are practicing in the PTSD service delivery system. The Supervisory Social Worker-TRP facilitates/ encourages orientation/teaching/training of students of other disciplines in the TRP program. Develops and encourages trainings and workshops which are presented to non TRP program clinicians regarding treatment for PTSD and related issues. Disseminates pertinent information from the academic and Veteran Affairs research institutions for the benefit of the clinical members and encourages other program personnel to do likewise. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible:Not Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 564-00804-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). 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/. 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: GS-13 Requirements. Education/Experience. 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: (a) Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines. (b) Skill in a range of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement.(c) Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers. (d) Ability to delegate authority, manage priorities, coordinate work, and follow up on pending issues to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion. (e) Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems, develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations, and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the service. (f) Ability to provide staff training and development. Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience; experience using EBPs for treatment of PTSD; experience with Joint Commission accreditation standards References: VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II Appendix G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard. The position is above full performance level, GS-13. Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 lbs.; Light carrying, under 15 lbs.; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Mental and emotional stability; Able to hear whisper.

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 Fayetteville AR VA Medical Center 1100 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 US
• Name: April Bookout
• Phone: 315-800-7297
• Email: [email protected]