Social Worker; Program Coordinator

Social Worker Program Coordinator

The incumbent is responsible for program oversight, monitoring and administration, serving as primary contact with the local Public Housing Authority (PHA's) and direct patient care (directly or through referral) necessary to ensure that VA Medical Centers, community health or mental health providers and agencies that serve homeless populations. Prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. Manages and controls the use of data related to this program regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation and, in conjunction with the Program Manager, plans and organizes patient care activities.

The Social Worker Program Coordinator exercises mature professional judgment and is licensed to practice at the independent clinical level, has specialized knowledge of practice typically related to specific diagnoses and the population of homeless veterans.

Administrative:

• Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients
• Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, inpatient days, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction.
• Develops, implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services.
• Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to the medical center, State, local, and private agencies, and universities.
• Provides Technical assistance based on monitoring activities and program reviews, and the development and analysis of information.
• Uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements.
• Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of the HUD/VASH program.
• Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component.

Patient Care:

• Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs.
• Independently diagnoses mental and substance use disorders, implement treatment modalities, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups.
• Performs clinical social work functions and specialized clinical social work functions.
• Performs case finding functions and outreach independently, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs.
• Independently conducts psychosocial assessments.
• Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides clinical care and services.
• Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Incumbent is able to independently work with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework:
Will be discussed during interview process.

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 08603F

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not 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.