Senior Social Worker (Outpatient Flow Coordinator)
The Outpatient Flow Coordinator (OFC) Senior Social Worker is responsible for managing Follow Up appointments for Veterans who have been discharged from VAMC or Community Based Acute Psychiatric hospitals Provides on-going case management and early treatment interventions to promote sustained stability for Veterans who are discharging from an Acute Mental Health Ward or Residential Treatment Facility Develops appropriate professional relationships with the Veterans, assisting them in the Recovery Process and assuring that they are able to engage in needed Outpatient Mental Health Follow Up Manages Follow Up appointments for Veterans Discharging from Residential Treatment Programs Fosters positive relationships with SATP, TRP, MST, BHIP, and Suicide Prevention Coordinators in order to facilitate seamless transitions into their programs from Acute Psychiatric and Residential Programs Follows Veterans discharging from these programs for 30 days, providing care coordination to help the Veterans receive and keep their Post Discharge Follow Up appointments Performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs Develops service plans with the Veteran that addresses the factors that contributed to the mental health hospitalization/rehabilitation and other co-occurring factors within a recovery model framework Provides consultative services to the Inpatient programs (both VA operated and Community Operated), as well as, to the Trauma Recovery program, Substance Abuse Treatment Program, and the Behavioral Health Integration Program, as needed to assure seamless transitions from Acute Psychiatric Hospitalization and Residential Treatment Programs Independently conducts psychosocial assessments Utilizes the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-IV) as the basis for diagnostic impressions and conclusions Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team Possesses the skills to offer psychosocial interventions and measures outcomes to interventions Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs and community agency programs, as well as, working with the programs as the Veteran transitions back to outpatient care at the Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Healthcare System Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families Independently works with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills Operates from a psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery model of care in all veteran patient and family interactions Demonstrates a general knowledge of veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service connected compensation, and non-service connected pension Facilitates referrals based upon veterans needs and eligibility Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Be a citizen of the United States 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 Licensure:
must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Grade Determination GS-12:
Must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which, one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, and are considered experts in their specialized area of practice. 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 in a specialty. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSA's:
Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management. Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes. Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area, as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills. Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area. Licensure/Certification:
Must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Be a citizen of the United States 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 Licensure:
must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Grade Determination GS-12:
Must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which, one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, and are considered experts in their specialized area of practice. 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 in a specialty. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSA's:
Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management. Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes. Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area, as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills. Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area. Licensure/Certification:
Must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$79,725 to $103,647 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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