Social Worker Local Recovery Coordinator
Duties of the Social Worker Local Recovery Coordinator include but are limited to:
Functions as a champion and advocate for the recovery model. Serves as a recovery ombudsman to the MH Director, program managers, and staff on recovery and implementation of recovery-oriented services. Develops a 3-5-year plan for the facility that identifies staged implementation of recovery-oriented services (e.g. use of recovery plans). Coordinates the evaluation of recovery implementation measures to assess recovery policy and procedure adherence, as well assess the extent that the recovery model is embodied in the MH programs. Develops a facility recovery education plan for providers and veterans and their families. Serves as a consultant to MH programs and recovering veterans in the development of peer support groups, consumer counseling, and consumer operated services, as per local needs and resources. Assists with VA regional or local recovery orientation trainings, meetings, or conferences as needed. Serves as MH Liaison to the facility Consumer Council. Provides case management and supportive services, to include early interventions, in Veteran's homes and in community settings. Spends 25% of time engaged in direct clinical services providing recovery-oriented care to seriously mentally ill veterans. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Telework:
Eligible on AdHoc basis only Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. 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 the CSWE website to verify if that social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a master of social work. A transcript must be submitted with your application. Licensure:
Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 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 on the OHRM website English Language Proficiency:
Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part. Preferred
Experience:
Lived experience in recovery from mental illness. Experience in the recovery model and in transforming health care systems, particularly the VA. Experience as a Mental Health clinician providing direct care. Grade Determinations:
Experience and Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. 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 social worker program coordinators must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure, per individual state licensure requirements. Advanced practice level is defined as the ability to provide independent and expert clinical psychosocial and case management services in a specialized area of practice to Veterans who tend to have serious and severe crises. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following professional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ( KSAs):
1. Knowledge of the program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. 2. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. 3. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. 4. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). 5. Ability to provide training, orientation, consultation and guidance within clinical practice. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/23, PART II, APPENDIX G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard 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:
Daily intermittent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying of lightweight items required. Case management services provided in the home and community require safety considerations addressed through safety protocols, training, and consultation with Mental Health or program leadership. May be required to work under stressful situations dealing with highly distraught Veterans and/or their families. The incumbent is expected to be able to drive a government vehicle and must have a valid driver's license. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Functions as a champion and advocate for the recovery model. Serves as a recovery ombudsman to the MH Director, program managers, and staff on recovery and implementation of recovery-oriented services. Develops a 3-5-year plan for the facility that identifies staged implementation of recovery-oriented services (e.g. use of recovery plans). Coordinates the evaluation of recovery implementation measures to assess recovery policy and procedure adherence, as well assess the extent that the recovery model is embodied in the MH programs. Develops a facility recovery education plan for providers and veterans and their families. Serves as a consultant to MH programs and recovering veterans in the development of peer support groups, consumer counseling, and consumer operated services, as per local needs and resources. Assists with VA regional or local recovery orientation trainings, meetings, or conferences as needed. Serves as MH Liaison to the facility Consumer Council. Provides case management and supportive services, to include early interventions, in Veteran's homes and in community settings. Spends 25% of time engaged in direct clinical services providing recovery-oriented care to seriously mentally ill veterans. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Telework:
Eligible on AdHoc basis only Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. 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 the CSWE website to verify if that social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a master of social work. A transcript must be submitted with your application. Licensure:
Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 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 on the OHRM website English Language Proficiency:
Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part. Preferred
Experience:
Lived experience in recovery from mental illness. Experience in the recovery model and in transforming health care systems, particularly the VA. Experience as a Mental Health clinician providing direct care. Grade Determinations:
Experience and Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. 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 social worker program coordinators must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure, per individual state licensure requirements. Advanced practice level is defined as the ability to provide independent and expert clinical psychosocial and case management services in a specialized area of practice to Veterans who tend to have serious and severe crises. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following professional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ( KSAs):
1. Knowledge of the program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. 2. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. 3. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. 4. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). 5. Ability to provide training, orientation, consultation and guidance within clinical practice. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/23, PART II, APPENDIX G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard 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:
Daily intermittent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying of lightweight items required. Case management services provided in the home and community require safety considerations addressed through safety protocols, training, and consultation with Mental Health or program leadership. May be required to work under stressful situations dealing with highly distraught Veterans and/or their families. The incumbent is expected to be able to drive a government vehicle and must have a valid driver's license. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$76,972 to $100,068 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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