Social Worker (Program Coordinator) Local Recovery

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities VA Careers - Social Work: FUNCTIONS AND NOT LIMITED TO: Local Recovery Coordinator Responsibilities (55%) Recovery Orientation and Planning: Develop and implement strategies to foster a recovery-oriented culture within the facility. Create and maintain a Recovery Action Plan tailored to the facility's needs. Advocate for and support the integration of recovery principles into all aspects of mental health service delivery. In conjunction with the Chief of Psychology and the Associate Chief of Behavioral Health, the LRC develops a 3-5-year plan for the facility that identifies staged implementation of recovery-oriented services (e.g., use of recovery plans). Education and Training: Provide training and education to staff, Veterans, and stakeholders on recovery concepts and practices. Develop educational materials and resources to promote understanding of recovery-oriented healthcare. Develops an ongoing education plan for Veterans and families which includes, but is not limited to; recurrent didactic presentations about recovery by experts; recurrent presentations by recovering individuals, especially Veterans; information about VA and community mental health support groups and other resources; and information about how to become involved in improving mental health care for Veterans through the Veterans Mental Health Advisory Committee and the Patient Experience Committee. Outreach and Engagement: Facilitate the inclusion of Veterans and family members in the planning and evaluation of mental health services. Policy Development and Implementation: Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote recovery-oriented care. Program Development and Support: Support the development of new recovery-focused programs and initiatives Evaluation and Quality Improvement: Evaluate the effectiveness of recovery-oriented services and interventions. Collaboration and Communication: Serve as a liaison between the facility, VISN, and VA Central Office on matters related to recovery Support to Veterans and Families (Care Coordination and Advocacy): Directly support Veterans and their families in navigating recovery services Development of Peer Support Services: Promote the integration and utilization of peer support services within the facility. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to recovery initiatives Professional Development: Stay current with developments in the field of recovery-oriented mental health care Clinical Responsibilities (35% of time) Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services and suicide assessment; Provides a full range of interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on evidenced-based treatments Evidence-based treatments to be provided to Veterans individually or in group format with appropriate documentation and measurement of effectiveness and Veteran response using clinical judgment and standardized assessment instruments. Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients across the Behavioral Health service including the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program and the Outpatient Behavioral health Team Prompt completion of clinical reminders. Provides administrative duties including: Scheduling of Veterans and related issues, returning Veterans' phone calls and secure messages, writing reports, attending organizational meetings. On-going professional training and experiences are an expectation of the position. This duty is met through workshops, intra-VA assignments, and distance learning. Academic, Teaching and Training/Clinical Oversight (10% of time) Assists in the ongoing improvement of the Social Worker Professional Practice Council and actively participates in the Committee meetings. Provides clinical supervision and instruction for social workers and trainees Is the facility point of contact for the Peer support program, provides clinical oversight to the program and acts as a support for their direct supervisors. Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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Created: 2025-12-05