The GS-12 Suicide Prevention Social Worker / Program Coordinator is administratively responsible for the Suicide Prevention Program, a clinical program within the Mental Health Service. They provide direct clinical services with program coordination responsibilities. (S)he must be licensed at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide clinical supervision for subordinate staff to qualify for licensure. Basic Requirements: The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000. To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g 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 http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 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 by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. Loss of Licensure or Certification. Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. Physical Requirements. Walking, reading, listening, observing, evaluating, speaking, writing, use of office equipment, driving, and performing CPR. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator), 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. (2) 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. (3) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs: 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. References: VA Handbook 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39. The full performance of this position is GS 12. ["VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Overseeing the daily operation of the program, developing policies and procedures for program operation, and preparing reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. Analyzing and evaluating clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. Preparing reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. Providing leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned staff. Providing direct care services as needed. Providing clinical supervision for licensure or certification. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730--400 Evenings and weekends could be require based on clinic needs. Compressed/Flexible: Available bases on clinic needs. Telework: May be available upon supervisor approval Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 0000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified candidates upon facility approval. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required."]

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