Social Worker (Program Manager)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Assistant Chief for Behavioral Health works closely with the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Behavioral Health to support the service's strategic, clinical, and operational functions. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Program Planning, Analytics, and Resource Management Plans, implements, and tracks action plans and analytics-based improvement initiatives on behalf of the ACOS for Behavioral Health. Monitors, trends, and responds to Mental Health Same Day Service "easy button" data; alerts PCMHI leadership to workflow delays. - Maintains awareness of Bookability, Utilization, Productivity, and new-patient wait times to identify patterns indicating need for additional resources; prepares and submits data-driven FTE requests. Monitors performance improvement metrics and prepares or oversees corrective action plans for review by the Behavioral Health Oversight Council. Reviews labor mapping bi-weekly to ensure accuracy and alignment with operational requirements. Clinical & Administrative Oversight Provides clinical and administrative oversight for Behavioral Health service activities, including staffing, budget, equipment, and supply requirements. Ensures compliance with accreditation, regulatory requirements, and performance standards; may monitor staff performance and develop programs based on Veteran needs and current research. Oversees chart audits for non-OPPE staff to ensure timely completion. Oversees the bi-annual scope-of-practice process for non-privileged staff, coordinating with discipline leads. Maintains extensive knowledge of all Behavioral Health and RRTP MCPs and SOPs; updates policies and provides training to staff. Leadership, Supervision, and Workforce Development Provides guidance to staff and may serve as a direct administrative supervisor for interdisciplinary Behavioral Health personnel. Participates in candidate selection processes and recommends appointments, advancements, or disciplinary actions as appropriate. Develops position descriptions and functional statements as needed; assigns personnel and serves as a mentor to support employee development. Resolves staff conflicts impacting service delivery and promotes service recovery through timely response to PATS-R inquiries. Identifies training and continuing education needs to strengthen staff competencies. Serves as Acting Service Chief during absences and shares delegated managerial responsibilities with the ACOS Regulatory Communication & Reporting Develops responses to controlled correspondence at the facility, VISN, and VACO levels, including inquiries from elected representatives and OIG Hotline submissions. Assists with the preparation of the annual Management Briefing and ensures Behavioral Health sections provide the required information. Interdepartmental & Facility-Level Coordination Consults with other service lines and facility leadership on behavioral health service development and programmatic needs. Maintains interdepartmental relationships and collaborates with community partners to support medical center goals. Assists the ACOS and RRTP Chief in coordinating behavioral health responses during critical incidents, violence events, disasters, or mass-casualty situations. Coordinates psychological first aid training for VA SORC. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Auhtorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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 may be available at supervisors discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 90608F 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. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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.