Supervisory Social Worker - Behavioral Health Integrated Program

The Behavioral Health Integrated Program (BHIP) Supervisor is a clinical and administrative position that has program management and direct supervisory responsibilities over the clinical, training and administrative areas of two BHIP teams within the Outpatient Behavioral Health Division. The BHIP Supervisor is responsible for monitoring program data to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of treatments and continuing process improvement.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Supervisory Responsible for both the programmatic and administrative functioning of two BHIP Teams. Direct administrative supervision of all staff on the teams they lead. They are responsible for monitoring access to timely service delivery of therapies and treatments for all Veterans treated within the teams they oversee. Review policies and procedures with staff to ensure compliance with performance measures related to access and clinic utilization. Ensures patients seen in their programs have timely access to evidence based treatments. Monitors outcome and process measurements within programs using data-driven quality assurance processes. Also responsible for ensuring that Veteran input and feedback is incorporated into the ongoing quality improvement initiatives. Responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center, VISN, and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies (JCAHO/CARF) and monitoring entities (NEPEC). Present outcome data/research results for the VISN and NEPEC reports as needed or requested. Clinical Responsibilities Services provided consistent with the recovery model may include, but not necessarily be limited to bio-psychosocial assessment; interdisciplinary treatment planning; psychosocial case management; discharge planning coordination; health care coordination; individual, family and group counseling; crisis intervention; patient and family education; development of daily living skills; advocacy and referral. Independently provides biopsychosocial assessment, evaluation and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range or psychopathology receiving care within the clinic setting. Provides education to both patients and family members regarding relevant mental health concerns. Provides comprehensive, evidence-based, psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation. Provides consultation to health care provider s about assessment findings and treatment plan for patients to ensure health care is coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within the healthcare system. Develops implements and documents the mental health treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients. Complies with all Mental Health documentation requirements, including timely completion of prescribed templates for documenting results of assessment, treatment and risk evaluation contacts. Adheres to all Mental Health policies and practices for delivering clinical care, including but not limited to suicide risk reduction practices, timeliness of care and access standards, professional conduct requirements, and EMR documentation conventions. Achieves clinical workload expectations as established by the Mental Health Service. At the GS-13level and above, Social Workers are fully licensed and function independently as a member of the VACOHS Medical Staff with full clinical privileges. Academic/Teaching/Training Provide clinical or training supervision. May supervise unlicensed social work staff, interns, students and peer support. May hold university academic affiliation. May provide training and education to local stakeholders Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Lacey.Adkins2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized 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). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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); Per service needs and subject to manager approval/federal policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91530-0

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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.