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The Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program is a combined program offering residential treatment for substance abuse under the Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Program (SARRTP) and a Domiciliary Care Homeless Veterans program for veterans struggling with homelessness. SARRTP is for veterans with substance abuse issues requiring a higher level of care for more serious substance issues that are not able to manage their substance abuse issues in an outpatient setting.
Learn more about this agency12/13/2018 to 12/24/2018
$115,000 - $292,000 per year
VM 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
15
Yes
Yes
CBAR-10370092-19-SM
519447200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees of this agency.
This position is multidiscplinary and can be filled by the following occupations: Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Social Worker, Registered Nurse. Please refer to the following VIN's: Psychologist 10369162, Psychiatrist 10370092, Social Worker 10377372, Registred Nurse 10377586
The DRRTP Chief manages the administrative and clinical aspects of the DRRTP, having undergone specialized training established by the VHA Director of Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs. Responsibility for coordinating interdisciplinary staffing, work assignments, budget, treatment services provided and admission criteria of the program. Also supervises employees assigned to the program, is responsible for a fund control point and manages and controls that use of data related to the DRRTP program regarding day-today functioning and program evaluation. Reports directly to the Mental Health ACOS or his/her designee. Plans, organizes and directs administrative, operational, patient and personnel activities for the program. In addition to the administrative functions, the DRRTP Chief has a clinical roll in provision of direct care including treatment planning and group therapy as needed. 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. Directly responsible for programing and ensuring that the program meets all VA standards and regulatory agency standards (Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities). Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. 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.). 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.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice: VHA physician brochure.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of 26 days per leave year (1 day per pay period).
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/24/2018 to receive consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/519447200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital in
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counties, and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. Providing a
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ambulatory care program with numerous satellite outpatient clinics.