Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU)

VA Careers - Social Work:

The Social Worker, Program Coordinator, has broad program management responsibilities for the Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) located in Roseburg, Oregon. Decisions made by the Program Coordinator affect staff and other resources associated with the APU and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment.

Function and Scope of Assigned Duties {40% of time)
The APU Program Coordinator is responsible for strategic planning to ensure the provision of high­quality services to meet the needs of Veterans being served and planning and developing and implementing short and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the program's strategic plan.

1. They have oversight and administrative and programmatic resources and deploy those resources in support of the program needs.
2. They develop and implement programs and monitor outcomes using data- driven quality assurance processes and implement strategies for improvement based on data analysis.
3. Has line and staff authority for resource allocations within the Acute Psychiatric
Treatment Program.
4. Ensures efficient operation of the organizational unit.
5. Responsibilities include supervision of the Acute Psychiatric Treatment program staff, professional management, serve as liaison between the APU and individuals seeking treatment, serve as subject matter expert for APU, consulting with leadership on issues impacting and impacted by APU staff and the provision of APU services.
6. Decisions are made exercising wide latitude and independent judgment.
7. Oversee the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements
within programs using data-driven quality assurance processes.
8. Is responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, VISN, and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies (such as JCAHO) and monitoring entities (such as NEPEC), as appropriate.
9. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff within the APU, as well as other units
to which assigned.
10. Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees
or task forces.
11. Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations.
12. Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program
community group/events and committees.
13. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients.
6. Decisions are made exercising wide latitude and independent judgment.
7. Oversee the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements
within programs using data-driven quality assurance processes.
8. Is responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, VISN, and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies (such as JCAHO) and monitoring entities (such as NEPEC), as appropriate.
9. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff within the APU, as well as other units
to which assigned.
10. Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees
or task forces.
11. Actively participates in leadership roles on local, state, and national professional organizations.
12. Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program
community group/events and committees.
13. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients.
14. Provides leadership guidance and consultation with PTSD and SUD as well as other units to which assigned.

Clinical Responsibilities (60% of time)???????
1. Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
2. Performs psychological evaluations (personality, cognitive, etc.) for mental health
domiciliary, and outpatient substance abuse programs.
3. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including evidenced based and
recovery-oriented individual and group psychotherapy.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Available on ad-hoc basis only.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact [email protected] , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized