Social Worker Program Coordinator - M2VA

The primary role of the Social Worker Program Coordinator, VA Liaison, is to ensure the transfer of health care, both inpatient and outpatient, from the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) to the appropriate VA health care facility. The VA Liaisons works on-site at the MTF with staff, service member(s), families, and Veterans to ensure priority access to needed health care services and education· regarding VHA benefits.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties to include but not limit to: Works closely with the MTF treatment team as an independent practitioner; using advanced practice skills and expertise to provide ongoing consultation regarding complex discharge planning issues; and VA health care benefits, resources and facilities. Develops relationships and collaborates with the MTF social workers, nurses, case managers, managed care staff, and discharge planners to identify patients ready for discharge to a VA health care facility. Coordinate with the liaison's home VA health care facility Enrollment Coordinator, to initially register active duty service members or enroll Veterans at their facility utilizing the referral information. Identify and communicate with the Military2VA Program Manager (M2VA PM) at the receiving VA health care facility to initiate and process referrals and linkages for transfers of care. Communicate the transfer plans to the patient and family while determining any unique patient or family needs requiring attention. Maintain contact with the M2VA PM and with MTF staff, coordinating the transfer of care upon discharge from the MTF, and assisting in identifying and obtaining additional information needed from the MTF staff to optimize the transfer of care. Provide patient level referral and outcome information on all transfers of care from the MTF to the VA Liaison National Program Manager, Care Management and Social Work Service, Office of Patient Care Services (11 CMSW) Collaborate and communicate pertinent patient referral information with Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) staff. Collaborate and communicate with various agencies and departments at the national, state and local level in ensuring the seamless transition of health care. Prepare reports, briefs, and presentations for VA staff at all levels, DOD staff, Congressional Staff, Community Organizations Manage the day-to-day operations of the VA Liaison initiative, and providing accountability to program effectiveness and modifications of service patterns to enhance customer service. Interprete guidelines consisting of VHA general administrative and clinical management policies, Directives, Handbooks; nationwide patient care initiatives, VA and VBA policies and procedures, Public Law, Federal Regulations, the Joint Commission (JC) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards, and other program-specific guidelines. Exercise considerable judgment in designing, writing, developing, coordinating, and implementing plans, data collection, reporting requirements, and evaluation of seamless transition services provided by VHA staff. Develop, gather, and apply new data as needed to successfully plan for and implement program goals and projections. Changes in policies and procedures, program resources and functions, and new legislation add to the complex coordination and implementation of seamless transition activities. Also, changes in mission, objectives, and proposed initiatives (from DOD, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), etc.) must be considered in reviewing and analyzing reports and studies for the Seamless Transition Liaison Program Manager. Assist in developing and implementing transition policies and programs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (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: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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 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.