Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (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 appointment. Program 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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 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: Must be proficient in written or spoken English
• 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/Certification
• 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/
• 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: GS-13: Experience/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
• In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s) - across the facility
• (b) Skill in local policy and practice development - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive
• (c) Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s)
• (d) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care
• (e) 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
• (f) 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
• (g) Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations
• Preferred Experience: Case Management
• Supportive - Educational - and Psychotherapy Outpatient Mental Health Services Managing a Staff of Employees Managing an Mental Health Outpatient Clinic 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-13
• Physical Requirements: Light Lifting - under 15 pounds - Light carrying - under 15 pounds - Straight pulling (1 hour) - Pushing (2 hours) - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Walking (3 hours) - Standing (3 hours) - Repeated bending (1 hour) - Climbing - use of legs and arms - Both legs required - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other - Both eyes required - Depth Perception - Ability to distinguish shades of colors - Hearing (aid may be permitted) - Frequent keyboarding to operate computer.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until October 29 - 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 8 - 2025 - with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until 10/29/2026
• 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
• Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days - after 90 days applicants will have to reapply
• Duties include but not limited to: Functions/Duties: The Fort Worth Primary Care Clinic Mental Health Outpatient Team Social Work Program Coordinator (FWPCCMHOTSWPC) manages the operations of the Fort Worth Primary Care Clinic Mental Health Outpatient Team
• The incumbent provides administrative - technical supervision necessary to accomplish the work at the sites
• The FWPCCMHOTSWPC provides administrative and clinical responsibility for all mental health staff
• The incumbent performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised
• The incumbent establishes guidelines and performance expectations for all staff assigned to the Fort Worth Primary Care Clinic Mental Health Outpatient Team and the Lamp Clinic - which will be clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system
• The incumbent resolves informal complaints and grievances
• The incumbent provides advice and counsel to staff related to work - and administrative matters
• The incumbent effects disciplinary measures
• The incumbent reviews - approves or disapproves leave requests
• The incumbent assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of safety regulations
• The incumbent establishes a mechanism to ensure that staff's documentation reflects the services provided within the standards of Mental Health Service - and Joint Commission - standards and policies
• Practice - Evaluation and Management: The incumbent reviews - analyzes and recommends staff roles within the two clinics
• The incumbent is responsible for activation - development - operation and administration of services at the two sites
• The incumbent presents - interprets and implements new Mental Health Service policies and procedures or changes in the previous ones
• The incumbent directs work assignments - services provided - program criteria - day-to-day program operations - and all reporting requirements of the two clinics
• The incumbent will have collateral assignments - determined by the needs of the Mental Health Service
• The incumbent will provide analysis and evaluation of program data and computerized programs to identify trends and needs to enhance the quality of service at the two clinics
• The incumbent utilizes high quality interpersonal skills - technical knowledge resourcefulness - flexibility - initiative and creativity while executing work
• The incumbent uses the ability to maintain an objective point of view as required with the often conflicting expectations of staff - medical center - Veterans and their families and significant other
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
• 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) 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized