The Social Worker serves as head of PTSD Services, which include one VA Medical Center, and seven CBOCs. The incumbent serves as the PTSD services liaison between local Management, Services or care lines, other facilities, Veterans Integrated Service Network offices, and VHA Central Office. The incumbent will also serve as a Section Chief overseeing multiple Specialty Outpatient areas. In that role the incumbent may serve as direct supervisor to the managers for other programs in that area.

Duties

A Relocation Incentive may be authorized for eligible, highly qualified candidates. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Section Chief (20% of the time) The incumbent will serve as a Section Chief overseeing multiple Specialty Outpatient areas. These may include programs such as PTSD, PRRC, and PCMHI. In that role the incumbent may serve as direct supervisor to the program manager/coordinator for each of those (non-PTSD) programs. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating activities among section programs, communicating to programs in their area, representing program interests within the wider service line, and ensuring programs are in compliance with all relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as with all VA guidelines. The incumbent will also serve on the Mental Health Executive Committee and will have significant input into Service Line management. NWIHCS PTSD Clinic Program Director (20% of time) The incumbent has broad management responsibilities in areas related to provision of PTSD evaluation and treatment services, and evaluation of the professional practice aspects of PTSD staff performance appraisals (Manages a multidisciplinary staff, of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers). Responsibilities include development and implementation of PTSD program policies and procedures; oversight of administrative and programmatic resources; and monitoring of outcomes using a data-driven quality assurance process for a program that delivers specialized, complex, highly professional services that are important program components of the highly professional services that are important program components of the NWIHCS and significantly affect the health care provided to veterans. Has direct administrative and professional supervision with line and staff authority and the authority to hire, fire, reward, and discipline NWIHCS PTSD program staff. Develops and monitors compliance with PTSD evaluation and treatment practice standards and guidelines on documentation, workload, data entry, ethical practice and service delivery. Prepares annual report for the National Center for PTSD. Receives and disseminates PTSD practice and resource information to PTSD program staff of the NWIHCS, including CBOCs. Provides consultation to PTSD program staff and other facility staff on PTSD practice issues. Assures adherence to continuing education requirements for PTSD specialists; develops plans for meeting education requirements for clinical practice; and identifies opportunities for professional continuing education. Consults with Care Line Managers and Program Managers on questions regarding diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of PTSD. Responsible for recruiting and retaining qualified clinical staff, to include participating in interviewing, selection, and orientation of new clinical staff regarding PTSD program functions and clinical duties. PTSD Clinic (50%) Provides services to veterans with PTSD needing specialized services, through the provision of evaluations and psychotherapy using the most appropriate evidence-based modalities. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual, and group psychotherapy, psycho-educational groups and case management primarily with veterans diagnosed with PTSD. Facilitates veterans' timely referral to specialty mental health or substance abuse treatment as appropriate. Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others. Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for assigned patients. Other Psychological Evaluations and Consultative Services (5%) Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders, particularly for complex or unusually challenging patients using the most appropriate evidence-based modalities. Provides neurocognitive screening assessments for veterans. Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others. Academic/Teaching/Training/Research (2.5%) Provides clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training, including psychology trainees, medical students, psychiatric residents, social work students, and nursing students. Other Significant Responsibilities (2.5%) Serves on Medical Center or Health Care System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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: 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 the CSWE website to verify if that social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a master of social work. Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 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 on the OHRM website. English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part. 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). Grade Determinations: GS-13 Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidates 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. Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Applicants must meet the requirements for providing supervision in the state where they are licensed at the advanced practice level and should list these qualifications within the assessment narrative and their resume. Documentation is required if part of your state's requirements for providing supervision for licensure is beyond your licensure only (example: certification of continuing education credits). Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs(a document with written demonstration of KSAs must be included with application, see required documents section). 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. All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification. It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 References: VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix G39 Physical Requirements: 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.

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 Nebraska-Western Iowa HCS - Omaha 4101 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NE 68105 US
• Name: Kira Kuhn
• Phone: 3193380581 X636737
• Email: [email protected]