Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Primary Care Mental Health Integration

The social worker assigned as the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) Program coordinator serves as the administrative leader of a multidisciplinary team including nurses - social workers - nurse practitioners - doctoral level pharmacists - and social workers. He/she also has primary responsibility for the operation and management of key clinical - training - and administrative programs within the Primary Care Setting.

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.

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency: You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• 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 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
• 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates
• Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - 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
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs):In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 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
• Preferred Experience: Two years of PCMHI experience
• One to two years supervisory experience
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
• Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation - see Duties section for essential job duties of the position
• May require standing - lifting - carrying - sitting - stooping - bending - puling - and pushing
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment
• Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions
• the area is adequately lighted - heated - and ventilated
• However - the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include - but not limited to: In the role of PCMHI Social worker Program coordinator the Social worker has direct and indirect administrative and professional supervisory responsibility for multiple FTEE
• He/she is the Supervisor of Record (i.e. - signs Performance Appraisals - approves Time and Leave - etc.) for hose staff directly under her / his supervision FTEE
• For those staff not directly under his / her supervision - the Social worker Program coordinator provides evaluative input to the discipline supervisor but does not sign the Performance Appraisals
• Oversees the daily operation of the program - ensures that agency policies and priorities are being followed
• develops performance standards
• and evaluates work performance of subordinates
• Gives training - advice - counsel - and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters
• Hears and resolves concerns from employees and works with Mental Health leadership to address issues that cannot be resolved at a lower level
• Prepares and presents requests for resources to the resource Management Committee (RMC) - interviews applicants
• recommends appointments - promotions - and reassignments to unit positions
• Identifies and provides for training needs
• and finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of care
• He / she also carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and program activities
• Ensures the efficient operation and provision of PCMHI services to up to multiple Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) teams within the Jackson VAMC - 5 PACT teams at a large CBOC - as well as multiple PACT Teams at CBOCs associated with the G
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• (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC.
• She/he also ensures that all PCMHI program services are provided in a coordinated and integrated manner with other Mental Health Services - as well as Medical Center specialty programs including: primary care - urgent care - telemedicine - and community-based clinics
• Executes supervisory - professional management - and administrative responsibilities that are complex in scope and involve fostering and maintaining working relationships throughout the Medical Center and CBOCs
• Coordinates PCMHI clinical care programs and is responsive to the needs expressed by those programs
• She / he routinely interacts with clinical staff throughout the Medical Center - and her his work will sometimes involve direct contact with the Chief of Staff - the Associate Director - and the Center Director
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Subject to change based on the needs of the facility
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact ... - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 02116F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized