ART THERAPY CAREER CENTER

This position is located in the Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) program of the Mental Health Service Line. The incumbent serves on a multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for providing comprehensive treatment services. As STAR Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating the activities of the team members in delivering services. The STAR Coordinator will also be supervising the social workers on the STAR Team. 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 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/. Loss of Licensure or Certification: Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). 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: Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-12 Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. 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. 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. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. (d) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). (e) Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services. ["VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, directing, integrating, controlling and evaluating clinical elements in the STAR. Duties include, but not limited to: Implements changes in the delivery of patient care. Participates in community education programs. Encourages staff to participate in continuing education. Keeps informed of pertinent standards/regulations and requirements. Promote collaborative working relationships, creative problem solving and flexibility. Recognize and encourage growth in others. Motivate staff in a positive manner. Provides staff development opportunities. Organizes and coordinates the orientation of STAR staff. Contributes to the definition of Medical Center Vision, Values, Goals, and Action Plans that support the Medical Center strategic plan. Acts as a resource person in planning, reviewing, or revising policies and procedures that impact patient care. Works collaboratively with managers of Mental Health Service and the Medical Center. Assists in the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of clinical staff. Receives patients and provides psychological assessments as part of the intake of individuals in OSAC. Conducts therapeutic counseling in accordance with OSAC policies and may occasionally handle crisis intervention or other emergency situations. Prepares written assessments based on knowledge of each patient's background and medical history for use by members of the multidisciplinary treatment team or the therapist's use in developing the appropriate treatment plan. Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and works with other professionals to formulate treatment and follow-up plans for each patient assigned. Plans, develops, and implements a comprehensive treatment program for the delivery of services to substance abusing veterans. Conducts weekly multidisciplinary team meeting to include setting agenda, reviewing minutes, and ensuring that tasks assigned to STAR staff are completed. Manages budgets that are relevant to STAR. Oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures pertinent to the program, including performance improvement and program evaluation activities required by the medical center and JCAHO. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:521-53667-0 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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