Outpatient General Mental Health (GMH) Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team-based care provides Veteran-centered, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based care. The incumbent in this position functions as a Coordinator for Veterans on a BHIP team and is responsible for coordination and continuity of care for Veterans receiving services throughout the Mental Health Service (MHS). 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. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Education: 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. Note: 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 to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination, unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure. GS-12 Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade. Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Licensed or certified to independently practice social work. Provide professional, independent social work services in the assigned areas that could include (inpatient or outpatient medicine, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, and geriatrics). Assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or intimate partner violence. Use of clinical social work skills and knowledge to maintain Veteran privacy and confidentiality per policies, handbooks or directives. Acts as an advocate with appropriate VA and community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the Veteran and family members/caregiver. Independently assesses the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, identifying the Veteran's strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and psychosocial acuity. And, Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of 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. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-39 Social Worker Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing or speech may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. ["Duties to include but not limited to the following: a. Assume responsibility for ensuring that the BHIP services comply with VHA and Medical Center policies, federal and state local regulations, and meets joint commission requirements. b. Tracks and collects data on utilization of behavioral treatments and develops performance improvement initiatives. c. Provides training, orientation, and guidance to other health professionals regarding the parameters of BHIP services. d. Ensures single, comprehensive Veteran-focused treatment plans with measurable goals are develop by BHIP team members. e. Establishes clear referral mechanisms and processes for other facility providers, including formalizing service agreements, where needed. f. Assesses available information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patient sin the general mental health population. Assists in develop and implementing information systems to track service activities including visits, referral, and patient satisfaction. g. Trains new BHIP team members about BHIP beyond what orientation and supervisory information includes The BHIP Coordinator will also provide the following clinical services: a. Provides case management services to include internal and external referrals, resources, education, advocacy, and supportive services. b. Provides screening, assessment, and consultation for Veteran's needing mental health treatment. c. Develops individuals' treatment plans. d. Administers tools for measurement-based care to measure and improve patient outcomes. e. Provides individual, group, and family therapy. f. Completes suicide risk evaluations utilizing assigned and shared templates in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) on all patients with suicidal ideation and on any patient who record is flagged, High Risk for Suicide. g. The incumbent will participate in on-call rotation. h. Willingly accepts additional and special assignments that are necessary to meet program goals or customer needs. Work Schedule: May vary depending on deployment and/or assigned facility needs Travel: Up to 50% may be required. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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