Supervisory Social Worker (Program Coordinator Outpatient)

The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Social Worker (Program Coordinator Outpatient) for Outpatient Clinic Mental Health and the Workplace Violence Prevention Program at the Central Alabama VA Health Care System, a large multi-site facility, with two campuses and seven community clinics. The incumbent is primarily responsible for the oversight of all clinical and administrative duties for the outpatient clinic.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The Supervisory Social Worker (Program Coordinator Outpatient) is a key member of Mental Health's clinical leadership team and reports directly to the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health. He/she ensures observance of federal, national, and local regulatory policy and accreditation requirements governing the medical center. He/she is responsible for supporting strategic planning, budget oversight, staff recruitment and management, and quality assurance. Oversees clinical and administrative performance measures. Assists with strategic planning, budget and resource management. Assist with developing formal, systematic improvement plans for quality measures, access and medical services delivery. Supports liaison with affiliated schools regarding medical teaching issues and provider appointments. Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements using programs using data-driven quality assurance processes. Assures all medical staff are compliant with applicable Federal and State laws. Oversees the management of Veteran complaints and issues. Contributes to the development of program goals and objectives to meet VHA Mental Health requirements. Participates in performance appraisals of staff and addresses disciplinary issues. Participates in clinical teaching, supervision. Assists in overseeing appropriate training related to MH issues is completed for all staff involved in patient care activities. Contributes to the development of policies and procedures consistent with VA Directives. Supervises the hiring of professional mental health staff. Directly supervises both clinical and administrative personnel as assigned and aligned on current approved Mental Health Organizational Chart. Other administrative duties as assigned by the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff or Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health. other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Functional Statement: 63461F Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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 examination. 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.