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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, 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. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
05/22/2025 to 06/11/2025
$107,147 - $139,297 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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CBTD-12727104-25-TL
837465500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens Note: Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement
The Assistant Program Coordinator serves as a social worker for the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) at the Jamaica Plain campus.
The incumbent performs and helps to manage intensive specialized, recovery oriented treatment of Veterans with complex serious mental health conditions. The psychosocial rehabilitation services that this position provides target: engagement or re-engagement in self-chosen community; assessment of needs, strengths, and barriers; and goal setting/ treatment planning. Clinical and recovery-based interventions include a variety of evidence-based and innovative group treatments and activities, individual psychotherapy, supportive counseling, case management (typically on-site), family consultation/treatment, development of community supports, and fostering a vital recovery-based program environment. The incumbent is also responsible for program intakes, outreach, program evaluation, and key projects s related to planning, program development, implementation of policies and procedures, and program accreditation.
- Participates in and contributes to team meetings regarding Veteran selection, collaborative determination of treatment plans and goals, progress evaluations, discharge planning, and aftercare.
- Works assertively and consistently with inpatient teams around admission and discharge planning offering consultation regarding clinical needs, treatment plans, and continued access to PRRC psychosocial rehabilitation treatment services. Provides ongoing outreach through 'bridge groups' to continually maintain access for all interested referrals and strengthens the role of the PRRC
as a viable alternative to inpatient admission through program development and outreach to Veterans who need more intensive treatment to avert inpatient admission.
- Engages in data collection for outcome and program evaluation purposes, including assisting with documentation/chart reviews and program task organization relevant to JC and CARF reviews, standards, and accreditation.
- Completes clinical documentation according to PRRC and Medical Center standards. Documentation includes but is not limited to risk assessments, interdisciplinary treatment plans, electronic progress notes, consent forms, advance directives, measurement-based care notes, and submission of NEPEC
program evaluation forms.
- Works with other clinical programs and services that share in the care of assigned PRRC Veterans, both within and outside the Mental Health Care/ICIRT. Organizes and leads assigned Veteran care planning meetings with all stakeholders consistent with the Recovery Model. In pursuit of programmatic
and treatment goals, maintains effective working relationships and services as a liaison with other professional and administrative personnel both with the Medical Center and in the community.
- Documents any problem areas concerning implementation of the program and own activities within the program and makes suggestions for resolving any such problems consistent with PRRC and Medical Center policies and procedures.
- Meets with relevant personnel representing resources within VA, community, and professional organizations as needed to carry out assigned development and implementation responsibilities. Contacts also include, but are not limited to, representing the program by screening veterans served for participation in any aspects of the program.
- Interprets trends and patterns, and makes recommendations for program enhancements, including regarding the application of guidelines, policies, and best practices. Performs program analysis, evaluation, development, and review and design of clinical offerings. As needed, collects clinical data for use in the scientific evaluation of PRRC under the supervision of the PRRC Program Manager, using protocols developed by the PRRC Program.
- Fulfills ethical responsibilities to Veterans, colleagues, and VA in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics, VHA Code of Ethics, and local ethics policies, which includes but is not limited to compliance with all laws and regulations related to confidentiality and release of information and protecting Veterans' personal
identifying information.
- Assistant Program Manager: covers for the PRRC Program Manager both clinically and administratively, when needed. When needed, provides supervision for unlicensed and adjunctive staff both formally and informally. Assists, as assigned, with monitoring of clinic utilization, program support
activities, task completion, and program flow, including orientation of new veterans, and program discharges. Assists in monitoring program effectiveness, efficiency, access, and satisfaction.
Work Schedule: M-F 8am - 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement: F523-1831
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Social Worker, GS-11 (Full Performance level)
Experience and Licensure. Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level
OR
(2) Education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.
(b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds.
(c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan.
(d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals.
(e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
Assignments [Full Performance Level]. This is the full performance level. Social workers at this level are licensed or certified to independently practice social work. Incumbents are assigned to all program areas, including but not limited to: inpatient or outpatient medicine, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, and geriatrics. Employees provide professional, independent social work services in the assigned area. They independently formulate and implement a treatment plan including measurable, achievable goals identifying the Veterans' needs, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and psychosocial acuity. Social workers serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility and VISN level or in the community.
DEVIATIONS.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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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.
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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 06/11/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12727104.
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