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Summary

The IOP Program Coordinator oversees and coordinates the day to day operations and implementation of the Intensive Outpatient Program for VACIHCS - with the ability to offer onsite and virtual services.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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: 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
• 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
• 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
• Grade Determinations:GS-12 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 coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure
• Applicants must meet the requirements for providing supervision in the state where they are licensed at the advanced practice level and should list these qualifications within the assessment narrative and their resume
• Documentation is required if part of your state's requirements for providing supervision for licensure is beyond your licensure only (example: certification of continuing education credits)
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs (submission of a document with written demonstration of KSAs is highly recommended with application)
• Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring
• Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program
• Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program
• Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s)
• Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice
• All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package
• We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications
• Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification
• It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Daily functions include - but are not limited to: Monitoring and ensuring clinical coverage Tracking IOP attendance Providing group and other clinical coverage as needed Problem-solving challenges that may arise during programming Other duties as assigned The IOP provides 9 or more hours of intensive therapeutic programming each week including - but not limited to - groups and individual therapy sessions
• Incumbent provides clinical supervision necessary for developing and implementing a successful therapeutic program for Veterans experiencing substance use and general mental health disorders and works closely with SUD CCC and outpatient sud coordinator to ensure successful program implementation
• Incumbent will provide support and coordination to general outpatient sud services when needed
• Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of services provided to patients in VA Central Iowa substance use disorder programs - with a primary focus on IOP
• Develops and implements information systems to track service activities - including visits - referrals - and inpatient days by the use of DSS system - patient demographics - equipment utilization and patient satisfaction through the use of the NEPEC system.This position provides technical and clinical oversight necessary for accomplishing the work of the substance use disorder treatment including program evaluation - performance improvement activities and modification of service patterns as indicated to improve the quality of care
• The incumbent oversees the IOP adherence to Joint Commission and CARF standards of evaluation
• The incumbent oversees the development and the adherence of VACIHCS substance use disorder treatment is in compliance with the Uniform Services Handbook 1160.01
• The incumbent emphasizes use of evidence based practices in treatment
• This position develops policies and care processes for IOP and will work in coordination with the SUD continuum of care services at VACIHCS
• The incumbent establishes oversight responsibilities - and maintains a record-keeping system for the program including preparation of reports and surveys
• The incumbent advises the SUD CCC on goals - objectives - and needs of the facility to meet the goals of quality - effective and efficient substance use disorder care and treatment within IOP
• The incumbent will identify gaps in the treatment continuum and effective strategies to meet those gaps
• The incumbent works with SUDCC to partner with VISN 23 leadership on the coordination of IOP care at the VISN level
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
• one evening a week Telework: Ad-hoc may be available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Jennifer.Mathis2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized