Program Manager Prrc Social Worker

We're Looking for a skilled Program Manager Prrc Social Worker in the Veterans Health Administration based in Houston, Texas. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

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: Noncitizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Proficient in spoken and written English Per VA Handbook 5005 Part II Chapter 3 Section A Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapter 73 or 74 to serve in a direct patientcare capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Masters 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. Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the masters degree in Social Work. Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level 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:To qualify at the GS13 grade you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS12 level or higher. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to: Administrative management of an area in a social work service in a care/product line or multiple facilities providing direct clinical services Providing leadership direction orientation coaching inservice training staff development and continuing education programs for social work staff developing and implementing methods for measuring the effectiveness of social work practices and evaluating outcomes Incorporating complex multiple causations in differential diagnosis and treatments Providing specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients. Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA): In addition to the experience above the candidate 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 qualifications:1) At least five years of licensed independent practice or equivalent for the discipline2) Previous experience working with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or the Recovery Model3) Previous leadership experience References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS13. Physical Requirements: Light Lifting and Carrying (under 15lbs) and use of fingers. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Employee Occupational Health Service.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.