Summary This Supervisory Social Worker position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (HVAMC), under the Community Based Clinics (CBOC) Service Line in Chesapeake, VA. This position is aligned with the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program/Outpatient Mental Health Services and is responsible for the management of the Mental Health Social Workers. Responsibilities Supervisory Duties Supervises the Outpatient Mental Health Programs including BHIP and Trauma Recovery Services Social Workers performing work at the GS-09 and GS-11 grade levels up to their own grade and provides technical and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work at clinic sites. Facilitates coordination among employees to ensure coverage across all sites. Contributes to review, monitoring, analysis, planning, and assessment of various programs and is expected to collaborate with various leaders. Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component. Uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns, the application of guidelines, and the recommendation of program enhancements. Independently provides consultation services to other staff within the clinic, division, and medical center regarding the psychosocial needs of Veterans. Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues impacting Veterans and staff, and initiates and participates in ethical consultations as appropriate. Possesses ability to evaluate their practice through professional peer review, case conferences, and other organizational means. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, and consistently communicates and behaves in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner toward customers (Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff). Meets the needs of customers while supporting the VA mission and provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Possesses working knowledge and skill in the use of word-processing, data management, and other computer systems, especially those programs in use by VHA. Complies with VA performance measures and takes a role in completing measures necessary for performance. Conducts regular BHIP Mental Health Social Work meetings and participates in regular other meetings with staff and leadership. Completes all mandatory web-based trainings by stipulated due dates. Manages assigned clinic patient duties as directed, completing clinical notes and encounters in a timely manner. Assists in acting as a steward of program resources to facilitate safe, effective, and efficient processes. Patient Care Duties Provides clinical social work services to a reduced panel of patients. Possesses working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. Independently identifies high-risk patients and assures that the appropriate level of intervention is implemented. Provides crisis intervention services, if needed, seeking to address cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences, and serves as liaison to family members. Independently conducts psychosocial assessments as appropriate for treatment planning and conducts assessments to highlight the Veteran's strengths, limitations, internal and external supports, and service needs in order to optimize functional status. Provides treatment intervention in collaboration with the Veteran and family, interdisciplinary treatment team, and community members. Possesses the skills to establish therapeutic relationships with Veterans and families, mediate difficulties, and measure outcomes of treatment interventions. Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agency programs. Possesses general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service-connected compensation, and non-service-connected pension. Provides education to Veterans and families related to VA benefits and services, community resources, entitlements, and completion of Advanced Directives/Living Will. Performs other duties related to the position as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-4:30pm Telework: Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications 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: 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 chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g this part). 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/. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Grade Determinations: Supervisory Social Worker, GS-12 Education and Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. 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 Supervisory Social Workers 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) Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines. (b) Knowledge of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement. (c) Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services. (d) Ability to provide staff training and development. (e) Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.