Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program Care Coordinator

The Social Worker-Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) will provide expert clinical and care coordination services to Veterans served by the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center's interdisciplinary Mental Health Outpatient and Access Clinic (MH-OPAC) in Jackson, MS. This position is responsible for providing treatment coordination and service delivery for Veterans who require a higher level of mental health specialty care than can be provided in the primary care setting.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker-Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Care Coordinator is an interprofessional that relies on the collective expertise of multiple disciplines to provide and/or coordinate care for Veterans who have severe and/or complex mental health needs. The duties Social Worker-BHIP Care Coordinator may include, but are not limited to: Implements the Collaborative Chronic Care Model (CCM) to facilitate coordinated, proactive, population-based care. Follows referral management procedures that focus on timely and person-centered care coordination, as well as continuity for Veterans. Utilizes procedures to promote re-engagement, referral, or transition to other levels of care, as deemed appropriate based on their stability and recovery. Collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans, ensures equity of access, service, and benefits to this population, ensures the care provided is of the highest quality. Completes needs assessments identifying the Veterans' needs, strengths, abilities and preferences. Uses advanced clinical training, insight, and experience to interpret data and to identify viable treatment options. Assesses high risk factors, including suicidal and homicidal ideation, as well as acute needs for VHA or community-based services. Provides crisis intervention, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team, for Veterans who are experiencing severe social or mental health crises. Develops and updates intervention plans using required documentation. Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of VHA programs and community services, to meet the needs of Veterans. Completes all documentation in the electronic medical record within established timeframes. Provides motivational enhancement activities to prepare Veterans to participate in clinically appropriate care. Provides liaison services with other programs referring MH-OPAC Veterans to ensure engagement in MH services, access, continuity of care, and successful transition of Veterans from one program or level of care to another. Responsible for the collection and review of data to improve performance and delivery of services to BHIP Veterans. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00585F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.