USAJOBS · 3 months ago
General Mental Health Assistant Clinical Director (Social Worker)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$133K/yr - $173K/yr
1+ years expThe Atlanta VA Medical Center is seeking a General Mental Health Assistant Clinical Director to supervise the General Mental Health Team within the Mental Health Service Line. The role involves providing administrative, technical, and clinical supervision, ensuring high-quality care for Veterans, and leading program evaluation and improvement efforts.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent supervises a group of employees (approximately fifteen non-prescribers) performing work at the GS-13 levels and below, including advanced practice social workers, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and peer support specialists. The incumbent provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit
The incumbent performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised. Incumbent will have established guidelines and performance expectations for staff, clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. The supervisor provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Incumbent assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations
Incumbent supervises employees to accomplish the work of the organization unit. Exercises supervisor authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised
The incumbent performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to state, local, and private agencies, and universities. Technical assistance provided to monitor activities and program reviews, and the development and analysis of information. In addition, the incumbent uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements. The incumbent performs program analysis, development, review, research, design, and contact work as possible with various agencies (public, DOD, state, etc.)
Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of various programs. The Supervisory Social Worker leads the performance improvement process through development of programmatic monitors to achieve service line, facility and VHA measures. He/she oversees periodic performance reviews of the GMH Program to ensure adequate self-assessment in accordance with Joint Commission standards. He/she consults with quality management in developing actions plans and pertinent programmatic procedures. He/she is responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component. A substantial portion of the workload directed by this position is carried out at one or more locations that are physically removed from the main unit under conditions that make day-to-day supervision difficult to administer
The incumbent is a co-lead with the team Medical Director which encompasses the planning and administering of daily team meetings, integrating the recovery model principles into operations, and stimulating team involvement towards problem solving. The team leader also coordinates interdisciplinary care rounds to facilitate a regular schedule for staffing of veterans and to foster comprehensive recovery/treatment planning through pertinent services such as PRRC and supported employment. The team leader collaborates with the Local Recovery Coordinator to maximize recovery-oriented services through care planning, staff training, and family education. The team leader serves as a point of contact during daily operations to triage patient issues and direct appropriate intervention. The team leader may be a field instructor for social work interns
As a full clinical member of the General Mental Health CBOC and/or clinic Teams, provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services appropriate to the general mental health care setting, especially in the areas of general psychosocial evaluation of emotional and behavioral problems and focused assessments
Provides a full range of interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on brief and evidenced-based interventions found to be effective in general mental health care settings
Facilitates patient and family education appropriate to the general mental health care setting and the specific presenting mental or behavioral health issues
Qualification
Required
Be a citizen of the United States
Have a Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level
Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Regulations
Must pass a background check
One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level
Individuals assigned as supervisory social workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level
Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines
Skill in a range of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement
Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers
Ability to delegate authority, manage priorities, coordinate work, and follow up on pending issues to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion
Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems, develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations, and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the service
Ability to provide staff training and development
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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