Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within 4 months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period one to five years are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) Coordinator will report directly to the Assistant Chief of Mental Health (MH) & Behavioral Sciences Service (BSS) or designee. The Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) Coordinator work directly with Discipline Chiefs and MH&BSS Program Managers to ensure a comprehensive, patient care program across the continuum of care. The supervisory responsibilities include Licensed Independent Providers (LIPs), Registered Nurse (RN) Care Managers, and Peer Support Specialists (PSS) assigned to the TRP. The Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) Coordinator has responsibility for the oversight, planning, and development of the TRP, as well as compliance with VHA Directives, Handbooks, Medical Center Policies (MCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as it pertains to the TRP. Duties may include but are not limited to: Provide evidence based psychotherapy (EBP) to a population of Veterans with complex mental health needs to include PTSD. Provide direct patient care to Veterans in the TRP, utilizing evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD. Develop and implement the organizational vision for the TRP and provides leadership, consultation, and operational guidance in compliance with established regulations, policies, and procedures. Develop policy and procedures related to delivery of services within the TRP and may provide reporting and data analysis of performance outcomes at the local and VISN level. Serve as an EBP champion to encourage the adoption of evidence-based treatment by both providers and patients. Ensure efficient operation of the TRP Program. Timely triages consults submitted to the TRP Program. Maintains updated schedule of services offered in the TRP program and assists with the development .implementation of new treatment modalities. Coordinate coverage when providers call out or have approved leave in order to minimize disruption of patient care. Supervision of the TRP staff assigned to him/her, to include timely completion of performance appraisals, identifying the need for disciplinary actions/performance improvement, providing feedback and collaborating with the other supervisors in the service lines such as Section Chiefs of Psychiatry/Psychology, Social Services, and Nursing service. Establish and monitor productivity and performance priorities and standards. Ensure clinical data is protected under the Privacy Act and HIPPA regulations and instructions are utilized regarding Release of Information forms and access to computerized files. Participate in interviews for all vacancies within the program, ensures that staff has the knowledge, skill, attitudes, and values consistent with the program. Comply with CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check-out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes). Address all complaints (PATS/Congressional/White House) related to the TRP and PAWS Pilot Program and composes correspondence in response to inquiries in collaboration with the Assistant Chief, the Service Chief and Medical Center Director. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. This position is eligible for AD-HOC telework Functional Statement #41820F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Contact V8_EDRP_WPB@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more QUA

Salaire : $119,648 – $155,545/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center provides health services to Veterans throughout South Florida and the Treasure Coast at its main facility in West Palm Beach, VA operated clinics in Port St. Lucie and Delray and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Boca Raton, Fort Pierce, Okeechobee, Stuart, and Vero Beach. The facility also operates a 108-bed Community Living Center (nursing home) and 13-bed Blind Rehabilitation Service, which is the referral center for blind and visually impaired Veterans throughout Florida. The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is part of the Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8), which includes facilities in Florida, Georgia, a