Social Worker Program Coordinator - Veterans Integration into Academic Leadership

Veterans Health Administration•Salt Lake City, UT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker Program Coordinator provides leadership and broad program management for the Veterans Integration into Academic Leadership (VITAL) initiative. VITAL provides healthcare to Veterans, supports their integration into college and university campuses, and helps them achieve academic goals. The coordinator is administratively responsible for VITAL clinical programming and treatment in academic settings, oversees daily operations, supervises VITAL staff and consults with community partners, develops program policies and procedures, and prepares reports and statistics for facility, Health Service Area 4.2, VISN 4, and national use. The position works with colleges and universities and serves as the primary liaison between academic institutions, Veterans Affairs organizations, campus stakeholders, and community resources. It provides onsite and telehealth mental health services, coordinates referrals and outreach, and directs a continuum of services for student Veterans. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework may be available on an ad-hoc basis under agency policy; this is not a virtual position. Significant community travel is required, including local travel to campuses, clinics, medical centers, and other community locations. A government vehicle or other individual travel arrangements may be used.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); a doctoral degree cannot substitute for the master's degree.
State licensure or certification to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
For assignment as a social worker program coordinator, advanced-practice-level licensure or certification and ability to provide supervision for licensure.
One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, demonstrating advanced practice skills, judgment, and progressively greater professional competency.
Demonstrated knowledge of program coordination and administration, including consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.
Ability to write program policies, procedures, or practice guidelines.
Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program.
Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating program areas.
Ability to provide clinical-practice training, orientation, and guidance.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Valid state driver's license and ability to travel locally to provide community-based care.
U.S. citizenship, except where non-citizen appointment is permitted under VA policy.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and applicable background/security investigation; selected applicants are subject to drug testing and must participate in seasonal influenza vaccination.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience providing mental health treatment to Veterans in a college or university setting.
Nationally recognized professional organization certification or post-master's training with a defined curriculum and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with colleges and universities, including negotiating Memoranda of Understanding and revocable licenses as needed.
Serve as the primary liaison to academic institutions, coordinating communication among Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, campus stakeholders, and community resources.
Consult with faculty and staff on ways to support and engage student Veterans facing academic or emotional challenges.
Oversee and initiate outreach to engage student Veterans, increase enrollment in VA health care, and connect them with Veterans Benefits Administration programs.
Coordinate with Human Resources, facility leadership, and professional discipline leads on staff recruitment, retention, and evaluation.
Coordinate comprehensive referrals to appropriate campus, VASLCHCS, and community resources.
Direct and coordinate services for student Veterans within and beyond the VASLCHCS catchment area, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and implement targeted interventions for student Veterans from diverse backgrounds.
Deliver onsite evidence-based mental health assessment and treatment services at designated college and university campuses.
Direct telehealth mental health services to rural campuses to support access for geographically dispersed student Veterans.
Provide training and education to VHA staff and partner-institution faculty and staff on Veteran-specific issues.
Use specialized interventions and treatment modalities with Veterans, including individual, group, and family counseling or psychotherapy, and advanced psychosocial or case management services.
Oversee daily program operations and provide direct supervision to VITAL staff, including consultative supervision to community partners.
Develop program policies and procedures and prepare reports and statistics for facility, HSA 4.2, VISN 4, and national use.