Total 195 senior manager job vacancies in Australia

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The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Outpatient Specialty Care Social Workers are assigned to one or more specialty clinics and/or specialty programs in Departments such as Emergency Medicine, Hospital and Specialty Medicine, Neurology, and/or Operative Care. Services include both primary and secondary care health care services, to include, but not limited to, psychosocial screening and assessment, psychosocial treatment and intervention, specialized case management and care coordination, health education and advanced health care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, coordination, and consultation, and administrative duties. Outpatient Specialty Care Social Workers work closely with other members of the assigned specialty care interdisciplinary treatment teams to which they are assigned.

The Senior Social Worker is assigned to a major specialty treatment program or to a special patient population with highly complex physical and/or mental health problems requiring advanced-level psychosocial interventions. The Senior Social Worker possesses advanced practice skills and judgment and has specialized knowledge in the field of dementia. The Senior Social Worker is assigned administrative responsibilities for clinical program and intervention development, evaluation, and modification. The Social Worker should possess an advanced practice certification or other post-masters training in an area of specialized practice.

This Senior Social Worker is primarily assigned to outpatient specialty clinics in Neurology. Neurology Service clinics include: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Dementia, Epilepsy/Seizure, General Neurology, Headache, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromuscular, Movement Disorders, and Stroke. Some of these clinics have associated Centers of Excellence (CoE) or Research, Education, and Clinical Centers (RECC), to include the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Center of Excellence, the Epilepsy Center of Excellence, the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence, and the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Center (PADRECC). Some of these clinics have associated special patient, caregiver, and/or population health services and/or programming, such as the Dementia Caregiver Educator. Social work assignments include clinics and their associated CoEs, RECCs, and/or special patient population health programming.

The incumbent uses advanced knowledge and mastery of theories about the medical, behavioral, and psychosocial dimensions of neurological conditions to conduct psychosocial screens and/or assessments of the Veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran, family members and significant others. The purpose of the assessment is to understand the Veteran's situation, presenting problems and their causes, and the impact of such problems on the Veteran's level of functioning and health as part of a comprehensive psychosocial assessment that highlights the Veteran's strengths, limitations, high risk factors, acuity levels, and internal/external supports and service needs in order to optimize the Veteran's functional status. The initial assessment will be completed as specified by the policy for the assigned work area. An initial patient assessment is required as well as reassessments as defined in policy. The assessment may require a clinic visit or be accomplished through virtual technology. It is the responsibility of the social worker, working within the interdisciplinary treatment team, to develop a treatment plan with the Veteran based on this assessment.

The incumbent completes behavioral health clinical reminders for patients in assigned specialty clinics. The social worker conducts clinical reminders during clinic visits and, as needed, by telephone as clinic visit follow-ups. The social worker will also provide clinical support to non-assigned specialty clinics for behavioral health clinical reminders.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800am-4:30pm
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact V20CompensationTeam@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more

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Duties included but not limited to:

• Provides a full range of triage and evaluation services appropriate to the primary care setting, especially in areas of general functional evaluation of emotional and behavioral problems and suicide assessment.
• Provides psychosocial interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on brief and evidence-based interventions found to be effective in the primary care setting.
• Facilitates patient and family education appropriate to both the primary care setting as well as to the Veteran' s specific mental or behavioral health issue(s).
• Provides consultation services to support PCP decision-making, building on Primary Care Provider (PCP) interventions and improving PCP-patient working relationships.
• Determines level of care need for patients not in treatment and the ability to understand the variety of clinical options available through the medical center and local community.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures pertinent to the program, including quality assurance and program evaluation.
• Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the PCMHI team as established by Mental Health ICC Manager and the Outpatient Division Manager.
• Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs to effectively coordinate services.
• Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation.
• Serves as a field instructor for graduate level social work students as appropriate.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
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If you ARE NOT a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply using announcement: CBST-12624792-25-AB.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 12, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide individual and group evidence-based therapy to Veterans enrolled in Mental Health in a Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
• Function as a licensed independent provider of mental health services.
• Conduct full psychosocial diagnostic evaluations using the DSM-V-TR.
• Screens, assesses, creates treatment plans, provides clinical crisis intervention, and discharge plans at an advanced practice level.
• Represents the social work profession and perspective on a multidisciplinary team that may include other social workers, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other disciplines.
• Provide and maintain expertise regarding VA and community psychosocial resources.
• Participate in program development within their assigned program including community outreach.
• Participate in tracking the care of Veterans as they move through the treatment process. The Social Worker will also be involved in measuring treatment outcomes through the use of testing and other measures.
• Utilize outcome evaluations to further treatment and design system changes based on empirical findings.
• Responsible for participating in clinical program development and is accountable to clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns.
• Work in conjunction with the Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator for any Veterans they are treating who are enrolled in Veterans Treatment Court, assuring timely documentation and thorough treatment planning.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications.
• Responsible for the independent planning and provision of treatment services for those veterans assigned to his/her case-management.
• Independently identifies high risk patients and provides safety planning, crisis intervention, coordinates staffing with other team members and/or family conferences when clinically indicated.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of residential programs and other VA resources that specifically serve the Veteran population they are working with.
• Serves in a liaison capacity, arranging referral of veteran for adjunctive diagnostic treatment, and ancillary services within the VHSO, VHA and community-based agencies and organizations as required.
• Participate in the development of a plan of care for each patient assigned, with measurable goals outlined, based on relevant psychological, medical and psychiatric treatment information.

Duties

Social Worker (Program Coordinator) Rehabilitation Treatment Program: The Social Worker Coordinator Lead Transition Coordinator (LTC) is a Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP) Lead whose primary responsibilities are to provide clinical evidence-based services and interventions; program development; caregiver, Veteran, and staff education; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation. In addition, the incumbent must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies as well as nongovernmental organizations. The incumbent is administratively responsible for the clinical and daily operations of the MH RRTP, including the screening and admissions process and clinical functions, including discharge planning, care coordination, and daily programming. The LTC coordinates admissions for Veterans requesting admission into the MH RRTP and collaborates with the MH RRTP Screening Board regarding pending consults. The LTC utilizes the screening to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation to assist with determination of which MH RRTP program best meets Veterans' needs. The incumbent performs specialized MH RRTP screenings that are based on American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. Veterans present with a wide variety of healthcare and psychosocial needs including substance use, medical issues mental health issues, homelessness,
and legal involvement.

Senior Social Worker PTSD Clinical Team (PCT): Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs. Provides evidence-based treatments for PTSD and co-occurring conditions to include Substance Use Disorders. Independently conducts psychosocial assessments including standardized evaluation for PTSD. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Engages in measurement-based care to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes. Possesses the skills to offer psychosocial interventions and to measure outcomes of interventions. Provides appropriate services via telehealth. Provide clinical services including, but not limited to, assessment, individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, and case management services to veterans in the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Military Sexual Trauma Programs at the Dayton VAMC. Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agency programs. Has knowledge of Veterans community programs and resources and interact not only with the Veteran but also with family and significant others, when indicated, interdisciplinary team members, other VA staff, and community organizations and social service agencies. Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services. Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members. Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Independently works with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills. Independently provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm; Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 am- 6:30 pm Tour preference will be discussed during the interview process
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Telework: Ad-Hoc

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The PCAFC Clinical Assessor, develops and implements the Caregiver Support Program specific to his/her area of assignment and ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and the VA Central Office Caregiver Support Program initiatives.

The incumbent administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to caregivers, families, and Veterans. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, caregiver demographics, equipment utilization and caregiver and Veteran satisfaction. Develops implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services. The incumbent participates in direct caregiver and Veteran contacts to identify and assess caregiver stress/burden and the development and application of directed clinical treatment interventions. Advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center on caregiver issues. Creates educational tools, develops programs, and implements training focused on specific caregiver needs/issues. Provides education and in-service training to VAMC employees, Veterans, families, and caregivers. Provides ongoing consultation and support to colleagues regarding caregiver support. Develops and facilitates caregiver support groups (face-to face or VANTS telephone line) and educational programs. Distributes educational materials provided by VA, local, state, and national caregiver organizations. The incumbent conducts caregiver and family clinical interventions to facilitate the identification of caregiver stress, psychiatric illness, emotional distress, and social needs as treatment issues. Professional judgment, including the knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior, is an inherent competency applied in daily interactions with caregivers and the Veterans they care for.

The incumbent provides referral to VA medical and mental health treatment and to other VA services including VA benefits, as well as community-based social services and other non-VA entitlement programs. If appropriate, the incumbent provides referrals or consults, or in some cases direct admission of a Veteran to other VA programs including but not limited to the Community Residential Care Program, Respite Program, Community Health Care Coordination Program, Hospice, Home Based Primary Care, Telehealth and Community Nursing Home Program.

The incumbent serves as the major consultant for information on negotiating the complex processes caregivers, Veterans and families encounter when interacting with government and community agencies.

As a Senior Social Worker PCAFC Clinical Assessor, the incumbent stays abreast of current federal and state legislation directed at assisting caregivers to continue to provide caregiving in an environment that is safe for both themselves and the Veteran. The incumbent will maintain a knowledge base of current theory and treatment modalities by reading professional journals, attending conferences, clinic seminars and teleconferences, and materials distributed through VA and private sector sources.

The incumbent will collaborate with the patient aligned care team, mental health and geriatric primary care clinicians to provide Veteran and staff education on caregiver issues. Coordination will include hands-on support group work involvement, and training of patient aligned care team clinical social work staff in the development and facilitation of such groups. The incumbent will develop a library of caregiver support information material for distribution through the various inpatient/outpatient and specialty clinic settings. \

???????Educational material must be specific to the age group serviced in the clinic, i.e. Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson disease in the general and geriatric settings and PTSD and TBI information in the general, OEF/OIF, post-deployment and Polytrauma Center settings.

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Compressed/Flexible: Not Applicable
Telework: Eligible
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # 60135

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• Provide psychosocial interviews and assessments to determine needs of veterans and family members who are often considered a complex and high risk population.
• Utilizes various treatment modalities of individual and group work, casework, community organization, and community outreach activities to alleviate or remove problems interfering with the Veteran participants' ability to achieve independence.
• Coordinates care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the Veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery, and linking and referring Veterans to the VA Medical Center, VA Regional Offices and/or community agencies.
• Participates in HUD-VASH conference cells and attends clinical and community organizational trainings germane to the position and professional social work license.
• Participates in program planning and development by advising the HCHV Program Manager of shifting trends and making recommendations on program procedure or policy changes based upon work experiences.
• Complies with conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch Standards of conduct so as to avoid conflicts of interest.
• Other duties as assigned.

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The incumbent of this position serves full-time as a clinical/counseling Senior Social Worker in one of OKC VA Health Care System's Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) which provides both General Mental Health services as well as assists Primary Care with Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PC-MHI)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Counseling and Psychotherapy - The CBOC Senior Social Worker provides individual, group, and (if credentialed and privileged) family psychotherapy and psychoeducational services, as well as advanced case management. The incumbent will practice at an advanced, independent practice level and may receive training on various evidence-based treatments.
• Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The CBOC Senior Social Worker is responsible for collaboratively developing the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the Veteran/family. The treatment plan will be completed by the Veteran's third visit for mental health services. The plan will be updated yearly or more frequently if there is a change in the Veteran's condition or needs.
• Referral to Service Providers - Throughout the course of treatment the CBOC Senior Social Worker is the subject matter expert on VA and/or community resources. The incumbent will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the Veteran's needs. The incumbent is responsible for educating the Veteran and/or caregiver of the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of his surrogate decision-maker.
• Resource Usage/Development - The CBOC Senior Social Worker is responsible for using the current social work resource file of VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of Veterans. The incumbent will refer the Veteran to needed services.
• Education/Health Promotion and Prevention - The CBOC Senior Social Worker provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Wills, and Mental Health Preferences and will refer Veterans/families to the appropriate department and/or personnel for identified health education needs.
• Advocacy - The CBOC Senior Social Worker understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family. When appropriate and feasible, the incumbent will educate and encourage the Veteran/family to advocate on their behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.
• Collaboration with Primary Care - The CBOC Senior Social Worker assumes a collaborative role with the primary care staff at the CBOCs, providing timely social work and psychological consultations for treatment of Veterans of all eras, including on an emergent or walk-in basis. This may involve open access hours for warm handoff referrals from primary care for consultation, mental health screening, or crisis intervention. The incumbent consults with CBOC primary care staff to address the impact of psychosocial and psychological areas of functioning on broader health care issues.
• Crisis Intervention - The CBOC Senior Social Worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for admission to mental health inpatient programs. The incumbent has access to multiple resource directories in addition to previously developed resources to meet the demands of a crisis. In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency, staff will follow the protocol of the CBOC and Healthcare System.
• Administrative Responsibilities - The CBOC Senior Social Worker will be responsible for the guidance, training, and orientation of clinical social workers, as well as providing clinical supervision for licensure. The incumbent will provide the CBOC Behavioral Health Program Manager and CBOC medical leadership with recommendations regarding programming and policy in the CBOC. The incumbent is able to write policy, procedures, and/or practice guidelines that pertain to the specialty population or a specialty treatment program.

• Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;
• Prevents, detect and investigate crimes;
• Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle;
• Subdues persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm to themselves or others;
• Follows rules/procedures concerning search and seizure of evidence and contraband;
• Takes charge of significant and catastrophic events;
• Conducts investigations, apprehensions, and detention;
• Obtains search and arrest warrants;
• Arrests violators;
• Uses independent judgment in cases where policy is not clear;
• Provides basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel;
• Prepares report of activities and events that occurred during shift;
• Performs traffic control;
• Assists citizens in emergency situations; and,
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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• Serves a patient population with highly complex health and mental health problems.
• Demonstrates an ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession, provide consultation and guidance to colleagues, role model effective social work practice skills, teach or provide orientation to less experienced Social Workers, develop innovations in practice interventions, and provide clinical supervision for social work licensure or certification.
• Documents all client contacts in progress notes in a complete, confidential and professional manner to ensure information about clients is shared with other VA staff.
• Reviews and enters progress notes and treatment plans on a regular basis as prescribed in the program's handbook and policies.
• Utilizes various treatment modalities such as individual, casework, community organization and community outreach activities to alleviate or remove problems that interfere with the Veteran's ability to improve functional levels.
• Coordinates care by assuring Veterans are seen in a timely manner and are referred and seen for comprehensive service delivery, and linking and referring Veterans to the VA Medical Center, VA Regional Offices and/or community agencies if warranted.
• Fosters the Social Work education mission and assists with supervision of Master's level Social Work students.
• Communicates with and utilizes community agencies to facilitate treatment, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
• Demonstrates professional behavior that conforms to VA regulations and policy, State and Federal laws, and ethical codes of appropriate professional social work accrediting organizations.

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The individual works for the National Tele-Rheumatology Program and based upon its national oversight, may require the incumbent to work an irregular tour of duty, weekends, depending on the needs of the service and participate in social work coverage to the national program off tour.

The incumbent is responsible for completing the following duties/responsibilities:

• Completes structured diagnostic and clinical assessments for participants. This requires knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic categories, and chart review.
• Reviews assessments completed by Primary Care Providers, Tele-Rheumatologists and other licensed independent practitioners, and obtains missing information from providers, patients, and medical records.
• The incumbent must have a thorough working knowledge of VISTA/CPRS. Must keep abreast of the various changes made within these programs and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of access to these clinical records.
• Contacts patients through written correspondence, telephone calls, CVT, VVC and other video platforms to interact with patients and their families. This requires substantial communication skills and the ability to remain organized.
• Provides psycho-education and direct advice regarding symptoms tied to Rheumatological disorder/disease. This includes the development of an appropriate treatment plan for patients and the ability to communicate that plan to the patient's
• provider.
• Provides social work consultation to Primary Care providers, other Rheumatology clinicians and team members in the development of individual treatment plans. This includes coordinating treatment and communicating with other services to facilitate continuity of care for Veterans.
• The incumbent communicates evaluations & recommendations to PCP & Telerheumatology team members.
• The incumbent documents in the patient's medical record in accordance with Social Work and medical center policies, and the requirements of The Joint Commission. This may include a Social Work screening and/or development of a biopsychosocial assessment and treatment plan within the time frame required by Social Work service standards. Progress notes are timely and reflect progress toward treatment goals. Outcomes are evaluated and documented. The incumbent will ensure appropriate hand off when transferring of patient care.
• Ability to incorporate complex multiple Rheumatological causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice.
• Independently develop and implement methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the area of Rheumatology, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes.
• The incumbent will participate in on-going research and program evaluations through QUERI.
• Provides direct patient-centered care as delineated within the Scope of Practice.
• Performs biopsychosocial assessments in a timely and professional manner.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the Telehealth team including Telehealth
• Clinical Technician (TCT) and the local Facility Telehealth Coordinator (FTC).
• May require the assistance of a telepresenter or TCT during the patient encounter.
• Engages in Telemedicine or Teleconsultation practices as needed.
• The incumbent will participate in national committee and board assignments, as deemed necessary by NTRP.
• Presents reports to the Medical Director, National Telerheumatology Program, as required.
• Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the National Telerheumatology Program and the Veterans it supports.
• Maintains accurate and timely patient medical record entries in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• Works collaboratively with other specialists and Primary Care PACT teams to ensure patients receive continuous quality care.
• Accepts other assignments as delegated by the Medical Director, Physician Lead, Nurse Lead and Director of Operations of the National Tele-Rheumatology Program.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VISN1 EDRP Support VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.

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Duties include but are not limited to:
Screening and Assessment - The Social Worker may be required to assess and screen Veterans in the HUD/VASH program. The assessment is made by meeting with the Veteran, reviewing appropriate VA records, contacting appropriate VA and community providers, and collaborating with family members and supports as necessary.
Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The Social Worker develops psychosocial treatment plans, actively involving the Veteran, family members, and/or significant others. This plan is developed in coordination with interdisciplinary team members, based on the psychosocial assessments, which include goals for clinical treatment.
Referrals to Service Providers - Throughout the course of the Veteran's participation in the HUD/VASH program, the Social Worker will provide appropriate information and referrals to VA and community resources for the Veteran and his/her family.
Resource Development - The Social Worker is responsible for developing and maintaining a catalog of VA and community resources. The worker will meet with individual agencies to introduce the HUD/VASH program, and to develop positive working relationships to facilitate the referral process.
Outreach - The Social Worker performs regular outreach activities to area shelters and other community agencies serving homeless Veterans. The Social Worker conducts field interviews, assessments and makes referrals for appropriate services and care.
Advocacy - Each homeless Veteran has a number of obstacles that get in the way of maintaining permanent housing. The Social Worker's role is to advocate on behalf of the Veteran and work to break existing barriers to treatment.
Crisis Intervention - The incumbent is well skilled in providing crisis intervention. This includes crisis related to substance abuse, behavioral issues, loss of housing, and any other crisis situation.
Education/Health Promotion and Prevention - The Social Worker provide education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, and Advance Directives/Living Wills. The Social Worker will also provide education to the Veteran's family and children.
Coordination of Non-Institutional and Institutional Services -The Social Worker is responsible for the coordination of VA and non-VA services and programs, including inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, mental health, medical services, and in-home services.
Supportive Counseling- As part of the HUD/VASH program, each Veteran will receive supported counseling on an individual and group basis.
Administrative Responsibilities- The Social Worker is responsible for record keeping, data collection, monitoring of patient and program indicators, performance measurements and organization of program procedures.
Evaluation, Education, Supervision, Coaching and Mentoring- The Social Worker will continually monitor and assess the program for best practices and maximum efficiency.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more
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: Available Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F04830

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The incumbent of this position serves full-time as a clinical/counseling Senior Social Worker in one of OKC VA Health Care System's Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) which provides both General Mental Health services as well as assists Primary Care with Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PC-MHI)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Counseling and Psychotherapy - The CBOC Senior Social Worker provides individual, group, and (if credentialed and privileged) family psychotherapy and psychoeducational services, as well as advanced case management. The incumbent will practice at an advanced, independent practice level and may receive training on various evidence-based treatments.
• Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The CBOC Senior Social Worker is responsible for collaboratively developing the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the Veteran/family. The treatment plan will be completed by the Veteran's third visit for mental health services. The plan will be updated yearly or more frequently if there is a change in the Veteran's condition or needs.
• Referral to Service Providers - Throughout the course of treatment the CBOC Senior Social Worker is the subject matter expert on VA and/or community resources. The incumbent will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the Veteran's needs. The incumbent is responsible for educating the Veteran and/or caregiver of the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of his surrogate decision-maker.
• Resource Usage/Development - The CBOC Senior Social Worker is responsible for using the current social work resource file of VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of Veterans. The incumbent will refer the Veteran to needed services.
• Education/Health Promotion and Prevention - The CBOC Senior Social Worker provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Wills, and Mental Health Preferences and will refer Veterans/families to the appropriate department and/or personnel for identified health education needs.
• Advocacy - The CBOC Senior Social Worker understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family. When appropriate and feasible, the incumbent will educate and encourage the Veteran/family to advocate on their behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.
• Collaboration with Primary Care - The CBOC Senior Social Worker assumes a collaborative role with the primary care staff at the CBOCs, providing timely social work and psychological consultations for treatment of Veterans of all eras, including on an emergent or walk-in basis. This may involve open access hours for warm handoff referrals from primary care for consultation, mental health screening, or crisis intervention. The incumbent consults with CBOC primary care staff to address the impact of psychosocial and psychological areas of functioning on broader health care issues.
• Crisis Intervention - The CBOC Senior Social Worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for admission to mental health inpatient programs. The incumbent has access to multiple resource directories in addition to previously developed resources to meet the demands of a crisis. In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency, staff will follow the protocol of the CBOC and Healthcare System.
• Administrative Responsibilities - The CBOC Senior Social Worker will be responsible for the guidance, training, and orientation of clinical social workers, as well as providing clinical supervision for licensure. The incumbent will provide the CBOC Behavioral Health Program Manager and CBOC medical leadership with recommendations regarding programming and policy in the CBOC. The incumbent is able to write policy, procedures, and/or practice guidelines that pertain to the specialty population or a specialty treatment program.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
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If you ARE NOT a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply using announcement: CBST-12624793-25-AB.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 12, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provides individual and group evidence-based therapy to Veterans enrolled in Mental Health in a Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
• Functions as a licensed independent provider of mental health services.
• Conducts full psychosocial diagnostic evaluations using the DSM-V-TR.
• Screens, assesses, creates treatment plans, clinical crisis intervention, and discharge plans at an advanced practice level.
• Represents the social work profession and perspective on a multidisciplinary team that may include other social workers, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other disciplines.
• Provides and maintain expertise regarding VA and community psychosocial resources.
• Participates in program development within their assigned program including community outreach.
• Participates in tracking the care of Veterans as they move through the treatment process. The Social Worker will also be involved in measuring treatment outcomes through the use of testing and other measures.
• Utilizes outcome evaluations to further treatment and design system changes based on empirical findings.
• Responsible for participating in clinical program development and is accountable to clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns.
• Works in conjunction with the Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator for any Veterans they are treating who are enrolled in Veterans Treatment Court, assuring timely documentation and thorough treatment planning.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications.
• Responsible for the independent planning and provision of treatment services for those veterans assigned to his/her case-management.
• Independently identifies high risk patients and provides safety planning, crisis intervention, coordinates staffing with other team members and/or family conferences when clinically indicated.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of residential programs and other VA resources that specifically serve the Veteran population they are working with.
• Serves in a liaison capacity, arranging referral of veteran for adjunctive diagnostic treatment, and ancillary services within the VHSO, VHA and community-based agencies and organizations as required.
• Participates in the development of a plan of care for each patient assigned, with measurable goals outlined, based on relevant psychological, medical and psychiatric treatment information.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

• Serves a patient population with highly complex health and mental health problems.
• Demonstrates an ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession, provide consultation and guidance to colleagues, role model effective social work practice skills, teach or provide orientation to less experienced Social Workers, develop innovations in practice interventions, and provide clinical supervision for social work licensure or certification.
• Documents all client contacts in progress notes in a complete, confidential and professional manner to ensure information about clients is shared with other VA staff.
• Reviews and enters progress notes and treatment plans on a regular basis as prescribed in the program's handbook and policies.
• Utilizes various treatment modalities such as individual, casework, community organization and community outreach activities to alleviate or remove problems that interfere with the Veteran's ability to improve functional levels.
• Coordinates care by assuring Veterans are seen in a timely manner and are referred and seen for comprehensive service delivery, and linking and referring Veterans to the VA Medical Center, VA Regional Offices and/or community agencies if warranted.
• Fosters the Social Work education mission and assists with supervision of Master's level Social Work students.
• Communicates with and utilizes community agencies to facilitate treatment, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
• Demonstrates professional behavior that conforms to VA regulations and policy, State and Federal laws, and ethical codes of appropriate professional social work accrediting organizations.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

• Serves a patient population with highly complex health and mental health problems.
• Demonstrates an ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession, provide consultation and guidance to colleagues, role model effective social work practice skills, teach or provide orientation to less experienced Social Workers, develop innovations in practice interventions, and provide clinical supervision for social work licensure or certification.
• Documents all client contacts in progress notes in a complete, confidential and professional manner to ensure information about clients is shared with other VA staff.
• Reviews and enters progress notes and treatment plans on a regular basis as prescribed in the program's handbook and policies.
• Utilizes various treatment modalities such as individual, casework, community organization and community outreach activities to alleviate or remove problems that interfere with the Veteran's ability to improve functional levels.
• Coordinates care by assuring Veterans are seen in a timely manner and are referred and seen for comprehensive service delivery, and linking and referring Veterans to the VA Medical Center, VA Regional Offices and/or community agencies if warranted.
• Fosters the Social Work education mission and assists with supervision of Master's level Social Work students.
• Communicates with and utilizes community agencies to facilitate treatment, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
• Demonstrates professional behavior that conforms to VA regulations and policy, State and Federal laws, and ethical codes of appropriate professional social work accrediting organizations.