Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary


This incumbent serves as the Chief of Mental Health Service - Social Worker at the Manchester VA Medical Center, VA New England Healthcare System, a Complexity Level 3 facility. The Mental Health Service includes 100+ FTE assigned to various programs/services across the Medical Center, four CBOCs and Brady Sullivan



Duties

This is an open Continuous announcement. to establish a standing register of qualified applicants to refer to the hiring manager. Referral lists will be created on a weekly basis. Please see the "Next Steps" section found under the "How to Apply" tab for information regarding cutoff dates. Final disposition will be completed once the position has been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.

This incumbent serves as the Chief of Mental Health Service/Senior Social Worker at the Manchester VA Medical Center, VA New England Healthcare System, a Complexity Level 3 facility. The Mental Health Service includes 100+ FTE assigned to various programs/services across the Medical Center, four CBOCs and Brady Sullivan. The Mental Health Service is a major component of the medical center and is comprised of numerous specialty programs including BHIP, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program, Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program, Veterans Justice Outreach, Suicide Prevention Team, Same-Day Access Team, Primary Care/Mental Health Integration, LGBTQ+ Program, Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Program, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Peer Support Program, Outpatient Mental Health
Clinics, and Suboxone Clinics.

The Chief of Mental Health has broad and ultimate responsibilities for clinical practice, program management, education, human resource management, and supervision for the Mental Health Service. The incumbent is responsible for strategic planning to ensure the provision of high­quality, cost-effective mental health services, as well as developing and implementing short­ and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the health care system strategic plans. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies as well as monitoring key metrics for the service.
The Chief of Mental Health will serve in a key management role as the Mental Health Service Line manager/administrator. As Chief, the incumbent will:

- Supervise, plan, coordinate, organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, balance responsibilities, and meet multiple deadlines.
- Have the knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately as stated in medical center bylaws and VHA directives and ability to guide staff in using these tools.
- Be able to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view using advanced consultation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
- Have skills in managing and directing the work of large, complex organizational unit and in applying effective management practices to accomplish program goals and objectives.
- Have the ability to coordinate the efforts of multiple program elements, translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations.
- Establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards.
- Analyze organizational and operational problems, develop reporting requirements, and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program.
- Be skilled in persuasion, negotiation, and motivation to negotiate multiple program policies.
- Be able to assess need for basic and complex services across multiple programmatic patient care venues.
- Develop and maintain continuing programs in the area of professional peer review, organizational improvement, continuing education, scope of practice, clinical privileging and other quality improvement activities while working collaboratively with other disciplines.
- Adhere to computer security and safety requirements
- Implement and monitor environment of care procedures, infection control, and health and safety procedures in compliance with VHA, federal, state, and local policies
- Contact on a regular and recurring basis with individuals' representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
- Actively participate on multiple Medical Center, VISN and National VA committees (e.g., VINEE IRB, Medical Executive Committee (MEC), Professional Standards Board, VISN 1 Mental Health Executive Committee, etc.)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F06561
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required


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