Social Worker Program Manager (Chief, Mental Health & Behavioral Science) Job in Columbus Metro area - 98217931 - ZAGN7YABGCMMY

Job Title:
Social Worker Program Manager (Chief, Mental Health & Behavioral Science)

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
757-11-080C

SALARY RANGE:
$99,231.00 - $128,998.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 31, 2011 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0185-14

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Excepted Service Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Columbus Metro area, OH

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:458531

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise, 'To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan,' by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. 

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED EVERY TWO WEEKS.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• ? Moving expenses are not authorized
• Must be a US Citizen

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Columbus Metro area, OH

Columbus Veterans Affairs Ambulatory Care Center (VAACC) is a new state of the art facility which opened on November 12, 2008 and is located in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus VAACC was built to handle more than 400,000 visits per year and was designed with the flexibility to add two additional floors should changes in workload or mission occur in the future. The facility is actively pursuing a capital expansion plan which will bring the total facility space to 500,000 net square feet over the next several years.

VAACC serves veterans from 13 counties of Central Ohio, including Franklin, Hardin, Morrow, Knox, Coshocton, Union, Delaware, Licking, Muskingum, Madison, Perry, and Morgan.The VAACC has Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located in Grove City, Marion, Newark, and Zanesville, and is also the parent facility for the Veterans Readjustment Counseling Center (Vet Center) located in downtown Columbus. Approximately 250,000 veterans reside in the clinic's Primary Service Area. Last year, VAACC served approximately 34,000 veterans and completed over 398,000 annual visits. VAACC currently employs over 900 staff, including physicians, nurses, administrative and support staff.

Columbus VAACC is a high-growth facility, as it projects approximately 451,000 visits for fiscal year 2011, and expects the number of veterans cared for to increase to 35,000. The facility offers services in primary care, same-day surgery with full anesthesia support, and comprehensive specialty services including mental health, audiology, optometry, dental, prosthetics, cardiology, gastroenterology, renal, neurology, dermatology, ENT, and orthopedics. Planned expansions of service include for enhanced surgical offerings in non-invasive vascular lab, Mohs surgery and anatomical pathology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, thyroidectomy, cataract and additional eye surgeries, additional urological surgeries, enhanced specialty offerings, expanded urgent care center hours, sleep studies lab, and an open MRI. Veterans requiring urgent and emergent care are admitted to local hospitals.Patients requiring specialized care are transferred to Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 10 Medical Centers.

Columbus VAACC is seeking a dynamic experienced Social Worker for the Chief, Mental Health & Behavioral Science position that will provide administrative leadership, guidance, and supervision for all Mental Health & Behavioral Science Service (MHBS) staff including, but not limited to, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, social workers, nursing and administrative support, to ensure that all clinical, educational, administrative and performance measures meet designated goals.  Incumbent will actively participate in the overall management and supervision of the service line staff while interfacing closely with facility administration regarding staffing, budget, and other resource utilization. The incumbent identifies long and short term goals/needs in Mental Health and ensures these are consonant with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and facility goals for Mental Health.The incumbent plans and initiates improvement actions on a continuing progressive basis; the incumbent provides input to budget estimates, justifies quarterly allotment requests as required, and prepares projections and justifications for budgetary, personnel, equipment, and space requirements of the service.The incumbent is a key member of a number of facility committees, including Peer Review, Credentialing and Privileging, Performance Improvement Committee, and the Executive Management Board.The incumbent chairs the facility Mental Health Leadership Council and the facility Behavior Management Committee.In addition to the local facility/service duties, the Chief of Mental Health interacts closely with other service chiefs in VISN 10 and with the Mental Health Careline Manager for VISN 10.The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of Staff.

The incumbent in this role also functions as a staff social worker with a caseload of patients.The incumbent has autonomous responsibility for patients with a wide range of complex psychosocial concerns and must be well-versed in a variety of treatment modalities.  The incumbent will spend approximately 70 % of the time in administrative duties and 30% in direct patient care; however, this will vary depending on the need.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator or manager must be licensed or certified atthe advanced practice level.Their experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency.They may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience

Have a master's degree in social work (MSW) from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited.A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work.

Important Notes:

1. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in your not being considered for this position.

2. Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
3. Moving expenses are not authorized.

Information for Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees:

If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) noting current or last position, grade level, duty location and documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. All applicants must also submit their current, or last, performance appraisal.

Information for preference eligible veterans:

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. Letters submitted from the Department of Veterans Affairs must be dated 1991 or later. You may find more information about veterans’ preference in the VetGuide at http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to determine if you are qualified for this job.  The numeric score that you receive is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position and is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire.  The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are:

  1.  In-depth knowledge of the program coordinated, and demonstrated knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program.

2.Knowledge and skill in management/administration, which includes supervision, consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.

3.Ability tosupervise multidisciplinary staff assigned tothe program.

4.Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, and evaluate assigned program area(s).

5.Ability to provide training, orientation, consultation and guidance within clinical specialization of practice.

CAUTION:Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability.Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resumé, narratives and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate.Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability.Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.

BENEFITS:

Benefits:

The Federal Government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit the following items:

1. VA Form 10-2850c APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (http://www.va.gov/vaforms)

2. Resume

3.Declaration of Federal Employment, OF 306http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp

4.  Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 30, 2011 to be considered.  Please click on the “Apply Online” button at the bottom of this announcement to submit your online application using Application Manager.  (You may also fax your application if you cannot apply online.  Mailed or emailed documents are not accepted.)  Please use the Applicant Checklist in the “Required Documents” section (near the end of this announcement) to make sure your application is complete.

Please read all instructions before you begin. You are solely responsible for the submission of your materials.  We cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, etc. 

Option A:  Online (Preferred Method)

1. Click on “How To Apply” at the end of the job announcement to go to Application Manager.
2. Complete the questionnaire for the vacancy.
3. Select or upload the resumé and other documents that you want to submit.
4. Click on the “Submit My Answers” button.

After applying, select this vacancy in Application Manager’s “My Application Package” window to see the status of your application, including any messages that may have been sent to you.

Option B:  Fax

If you cannot apply online, you may fax the information to the OPM Processing Center in Macon, GA at 1-478-757-3144.  Follow these steps to fax your responses to the questionnaire (including any supporting documentation):

1. Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read and respond to the questions offline. 
2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers.  You may print a copy of the form at this web address:  http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.  You may also call USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850 to have the OPM Form 1203-FX mailed to you, but this is not practical if the announcement is nearing its closing date.  If you call to request the form, press 1 after the introduction on the recording, then listen for instructions to request the form. 
3. If you are faxing your responses to the questionnaire using the OPM Form 1203-FX along with your supporting documentation, use the OPM Form 1203-FX as your cover sheet.  Do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. 
4. Submit your materials to fax number 1-478-757-3144. 

Follow these steps if you faxing only supporting documents:

1. If you are faxing supporting documents and you are not using the Form 1203-FX, you must use the cover sheet at the following URL: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf   Be sure to fill out all blocks on the form completely and clearly.  If you do not use this form or the OPM Form 1203-FX as your cover sheet, the documents will not be matched up with your application and you may be found ineligible for the position. 
2.  Submit your materials to fax number 1-478-757-3144. 

Please be sure to feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that the processing center receives them right-side up.  Make sure each page contains your name and the VIN for this vacancy (458531).

Instructions for completing the OPM Form 1203-FX / online questions:

Social Security Number

Vacancy Identification Number

458531
1. Title of Job

Social Worker Program Manager (Chief, Mental Health & Behavioral Science)
2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address

4. Work Information

5. Employment Availability

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

9. Languages

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

10. Lowest Grade

14

11. Miscellaneous Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

12. Special Knowledge

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

13. Test Location

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

16. Availability Date

17. Service Computation Date

18. Other Date Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

19. Job Preference

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties

Please select/enter at least one occupational specialty code (three-digit code such as 001) that applies to you and what you are applying for (prmotion, VRA appointment, etc.):

001 Social Worker Program Manager

21. Geographic Availability

0276 Columbus Metro area, OH

22. Transition Assistance Plan

23. Job Related Experience

24. Personal Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1.

INSTRUCTIONS: This section includes an item related to the basic qualifications for this vacancy. Please select the response that indicates your ability to perform the work of the position as described below.

A. I am licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
B. I am not licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.

2.

INSTRUCTIONS: Responses to the items in each of the following sections will be used to evaluate your training, experience and demonstrated capability in performing the duties of the Social Worker position. For each of the items below, select the ONE statement that BEST describes your training and experience using the scale provided. In determining which option best reflects your own experience and demonstrated capability, consider your past experience in various work- and education-related settings, including paid work, educational pursuits, volunteer service, professional organization membership, task forces, or committees. When answering each question, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B. I have had education or training on this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E. I am normally the person who is consulted by others to assist or train them in performing this task because of my expertise. I have reviewed and/or evaluated the work of others performing this task.

Please provide a brief response to the above selection.

3.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
B. I have had education or training on this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E. I am normally the person who is consulted by others to assist or train them in performing this task because of my expertise. I have reviewed and/or evaluated the work of others performing this task.

Please provide a brief response to the above selection.

4.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
B. I have had education or training on this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E. I am normally the person who is consulted by others to assist or train them in performing this task because of my expertise. I have reviewed and/or evaluated the work of others performing this task.

Please provide a brief response to the above selection.

5.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
B. I have had education or training on this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E. I am normally the person who is consulted by others to assist or train them in performing this task because of my expertise. I have reviewed and/or evaluated the work of others performing this task.

Please provide a brief response to the above selection.

6.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
B. I have had education or training on this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E. I am normally the person who is consulted by others to assist or train them in performing this task because of my expertise. I have reviewed and/or evaluated the work of others performing this task.

Please provide a brief response to the above selection.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

APPLICANT CHECKLIST:Please use this checklist to ensure compliance with all application requirements.We recommend that you print a copy of this checklist for reference while completing your application package. Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully.

_____ Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire.You are encouraged to apply online.

_____ VA Form 10-2850c APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (http://www.va.gov/vaforms)

_____ Resumé.You are encouraged to submit this online.

_____ Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306).You are encouraged to submit this online.

_____ If you are faxing your application, use the OPM Form 1203-FX as your cover sheet.Do not use a separate cover sheet.Make sure that the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. Remember to place your name, Social Security Number, and the Vacancy ID Number on EACH page submitted.(The Vacancy ID Number for this vacancy is .)

_____ If you are faxing supporting documents and you are not using the Form 1203-FX, you must use the United States Application Cover Page.Failure to provide this cover page - or the use of a different cover page – means your documentation will not be processed.

_____ If a particular level of education/certification is required OR if you are asking us to qualify you based upon your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate course listing.This can be submitted online. APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

_____ Veterans must provide legible copies of DD214s showing all dates of service as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.), Note: More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. Copies of your DD-214 may be requested by calling 800-827-1000 or TDD# 800-829-4833.  DD-214s must be a complete Member 4 copy or other copy, which includes the type of discharge.  If you are on terminal leave from active duty, attach a letter from your commander indicating the date of discharge and type of discharge.  The DD Form 214 must be submitted after the discharge date.

_____ Disabled veterans and other veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form (i.e., a VA letter issued after 1990 documenting a permanent service-connected disability, or if the VA letter specifically states that the disability is temporary it must be documented within the past twelve months).

_____ All status candidates and reinstatement eligibles (current and former government employees) must provide a copy of the last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" which indicates proof of competitive status (reflecting career, career-conditional, or reinstatement eligibility).

_____ Candidates eligible for other non-competitive appointments (i.e., disability noted by vocational rehab counselor, Peace Corp and VISTA Volunteers, etc.) must present appropriate documentation reflecting their eligibility.

_____ All current Federal employees should provide a copy of their current Performance Appraisal (must be within 15 months from the closing date of the announcement).

_____ If the position requires a qualified typist, make sure you include a statement certifying your typing proficiency.  For example, "I certify that I can type __ words per minute.  [applicant’s signature or initials, and the date signed]."  Please note – this statement may be self-certification OR you may provide a statement from a school or testing site.

_____ If you are a federal employee seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330-704 for ICTAP. In addition to your application/resumé, this includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. You must clearly annotate your application package to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Cathy Larosa
Phone: (614)257-5725
Email: CATHY.LAROSA@VA.GOV Agency Information:
VHA VA ACC Columbus
Department of Veteran Affairs
420 North James Road
Columbus, OH 43219-1837

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Please visit “My Application Package” in your account at Application Manager to monitor the status of your application.Messages here will acknowledge when your application is received, when the review is complete, and the result of that review.You will be contacted about any interviews or further evaluations that are required.

Other Information:

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.

The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.

To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.

For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.

Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.

If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.