ART THERAPY CAREER CENTER

Incumbent, as the Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC) and serves to assist in the implementation of policies and procedures from the National Recovery Coordinator and to facilitate implementation of recovery oriented services in the Mental Health Care Line programs, and other patient care service lines, which includes education of providers, veterans and their families, on Recovery Theory and Model and evaluation of implementation efforts. 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: To qualify for appointment or placement to Addiction Therapist (Licensed Master's), all applicants must possess the following: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7407(a). Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. English Language Proficiency. AT/LMAT candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Education. Hold a master's degree or higher in drug and alcohol studies or related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university. Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA in this occupational series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held, including positive education, credential or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: Employees in an occupation that does not require a licensure, certification or registration, may be reassigned, promoted or demoted within the occupation. Employees in an occupation that requires licensure, certification, or registration may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance level, or demoted within the occupation but may not be promoted beyond the full performance level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. Employees in an occupation that require a licensure, certification or registration only at higher grade levels must meet the licensure, certification or registration requirement before being promoted to those higher grade levels. Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure, certification, or registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard, must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. Employees retained in an occupation listed in 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) under this provision who leave that occupation or employment with the VA, lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation and/or VA. 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). Licensure. Individuals appointed or reassigned to an LMAT position must possess a full, current, and unrestricted license in a jurisdiction for independent practice in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment Loss of License. In collaboration with HR Office staff, management officials must immediately relieve employees of the duties and responsibilities associated with the occupation who fail to maintain the required licensure or certification, which may also result in separation from employment. GRADE DETERMINATIONS: Addiction Therapist (Licensed Master's) Program Coordinator GS-12 Experience and Licensure. One year of creditable experience comparable to the next lower grade level. Some jurisdictions' licenses do not license an individual to provide clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed ATs. HR Staff will refer to specific jurisdiction's licensing laws regarding the requirements for providing clinical supervision. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the basic requirements, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs. Skill in analyzing organizational issues to develop and implement solutions that result in the sound operation of a SUD program. Skill to effectively manage quality and productivity in the SUD program. Skill in program planning for the continual development of policies and procedures of a SUD program, including staff training Assignment. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Program coordinators implement, direct and coordinate the work and functions of SUD programs. Depending on the structure of the service/facility, program coordinators may work independently or report directly to the program manager who has overall responsibility for the program. Program coordinators are administratively responsible for a clinical SUD program (e.g., Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Opioid Replacement Therapy and Outpatient Treatment, etc.). They manage the programs daily operations and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN and national use. They orient and provide on-the-job training for new and current ATs/ LMATs within their program, ensuring all ATs/ LMATs training requirements are met. Program coordinators instruct and coordinate care with multidisciplinary staff. They may provide clinical supervision over unlicensed and licensed AT or LMAT trainees. They also may administratively manage any employees assigned to their program if the structure of the Department does not support a program manager level assignment. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G76. Addiction Therapist (Licensed Master's) ["Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties. LRC functions as a champion and advocate for the recovery model. LRC also serves as a recovery ombudsman to the MH ICC Director, program managers, and staff on recovery and implementation of recovery oriented services. In conjunction with the Mental Health ICC Director, the LRC develops and implements a multi-year year plan for the facility that identifies staged implementation of recovery oriented services (e.g., use of recovery plans). The LRC responsible for coordinating the evaluation of recovery implementation at the facility and reporting results to the National Recovery Coordinator (NRC). With guidance from the NRC, the LRC will implement measures to assess recovery policy and procedure adherence, as well as assess the extent that the recovery model is embodied in the MH ICC programs LRC develops a facility recovery education plan for providers and veterans and their families. Develops an ongoing education plan for providers includes, but is not limited to; recurrent didactic presentations about elements of recovery (e.g.,recovery plans) and recovery implementation by experts recurrent presentations by recovering individuals, especially. veterans; information about community mental health support groups and other resources and how to make referrals; information about VA and national recovery materials and resources and how to access these; information about VA sponsored trainings and education on recovery (e.g., how to communicate recovery to' patients and families); availability of recovery posters and brochures; training on cultural competency; and development and coordination of local recovery training as needed. Develops an ongoing education plan for veterans and families which includes, but is not limited to; recurrent didactic presentations about recovery by experts; recurrent presentations by recovering individuals, especially veterans; information about VA and community mental health support groups and other resources; and information about how to become involved in improving mental health care for veterans through the Consumer Council. The LRC serves as consultant to MH programs and recovering veterans in development of peer support groups, consumer counseling, and consumer operated services, as per local needs and resources. When available, community resources should be utilized The LRC: Advises on filling peer specialist positions and serves as a clinical supervisor to peer specialists. Assists with VA regional or local recovery oriented trainings, meetings, or conferences as needed. Serves as a MH Liaison of the Veterans Council Provides an annual report on implementation progress to the VISN RC and the NRC; other reports will also be prepared as requested Meets quarterly via conference call with other VISN LRCs to coordinate a network response to recovery implementation and implementation of CO policies and procedures related to recovery Participates in facility MH leadership meetings and policy planning groups. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm evening and weekends maybe required Telework: Will be communicated during interview Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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