Supervisory Social Worker - Behavioral Health ...

Summary The Behavioral Health Integrated Program (BHIP) Supervisor is a clinical and administrative position that has program management and direct supervisory responsibilities over the clinical, training and administrative areas of two BHIP teams within the Outpatient Behavioral Health Division. The BHIP Supervisor is responsible for monitoring program data to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of treatments and continuing process improvement. Responsibilities VA Careers - Social Work: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Supervisory Responsible for both the programmatic and administrative functioning of two BHIP Teams. Direct administrative supervision of all staff on the teams they lead. They are responsible for monitoring access to timely service delivery of therapies and treatments for all Veterans treated within the teams they oversee. Review policies and procedures with staff to ensure compliance with performance measures related to access and clinic utilization. Ensures patients seen in their programs have timely access to evidence based treatments. Monitors outcome and process measurements within programs using data-driven quality assurance processes. Also responsible for ensuring that Veteran input and feedback is incorporated into the ongoing quality improvement initiatives. Responsible for ensuring productivity standards are set appropriately and to communicate these standards to the staff. Responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center, VISN, and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies (JCAHO/CARF) and monitoring entities (NEPEC). Present outcome data/research results for the VISN and NEPEC reports as needed or requested. Clinical Responsibilities Services provided consistent with the recovery model may include, but not necessarily be limited to bio-psychosocial assessment; interdisciplinary treatment planning; psychosocial case management; discharge planning coordination; health care coordination; individual, family and group counseling; crisis intervention; patient and family education; development of daily living skills; advocacy and referral. Independently provides biopsychosocial assessment, evaluation and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range or psychopathology receiving care within the clinic setting. Demonstrates expertise in using and teaching others about contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for these disorders. Provides education to both patients and family members regarding relevant mental health concerns. Provides comprehensive, evidence-based, psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation. Provides consultation to health care provider s about assessment findings and treatment plan for patients to ensure health care is coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within the healthcare system. Develops implements and documents the mental health treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients. Complies with all Mental Health documentation requirements, including timely completion of prescribed templates for documenting results of assessment, treatment and risk evaluation contacts. Adheres to all Mental Health policies and practices for delivering clinical care, including but not limited to suicide risk reduction practices, timeliness of care and access standards, professional conduct requirements, and EMR documentation conventions. Achieves clinical workload expectations as established by the Mental Health Service. At the GS-13level and above, Social Workers are fully licensed and function independently as a member of the VACOHS Medical Staff with full clinical privileges. Social Workers at this grade additionally assume complete professional responsibility for their clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Academic/Teaching/Training Provide clinical or training supervision. May supervise unlicensed social work staff, interns, students and peer support. May hold university academic affiliation. May provide training and education to local stakeholders Work Schedule: Full Time, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Telework: Ad Hoc; Per service needs and subject to manager approval/federal policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91530-0 EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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. 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

Created: 2026-04-15