Supervisory Social Worker

The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Social Worker for the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Mental Health Service Line. The position is being announced different ways and may be filled with the other. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : 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. Program 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. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Major Duties: Mental Health Outpatient programming is a significant component of whole health care offered at the Tomah CBOC locations. The Supervisory Social Worker is involved in all daily aspects of managing this clinic including program structure, staff hiring, implementation of programming, performance improvement measures, and policies and procedures. The program components managed in the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic are of considerable scope, size, and complexity, and may include management of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, licensed professional counselors, and peer support. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, performance evaluations, time and leave, disciplinary action, and monitoring of productivity standards. Wide latitude and independent judgment are exercised when making decisions impacting staff and other resources associated with management of the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic. The Supervisory Social Worker role entails considerable organization and coordination of resources with others within the mental health service line (MHSL), as well as other services throughout the facility to improve access and efficiency, oversee care coordination, and ensure high quality care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Telework: Adhoc Telework - VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09138F QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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 4 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: Supervisory Social Worker Experience/Education GS-13: One year of experienc

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