Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program

$90,193 - $117,247/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Grand Island, NE

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Grand Island, NE

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Program Coordinator for the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) at the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for managing an 18-bed behavioral health service that provides integrated, multidisciplinary residential substance use rehabilitation, along with a 9-bed CWT-TR (Transitional Residence) service. This role involves defining the mission of the units, developing clinical staff's scope of practice, implementing best-practice programming, and ensuring quality improvement measures are in line with regulatory mandates and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement short and long-range program goals for SUD programs in Grand Island.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for all aspects of RRTP program operations and treatment services.
• Systematically review RRTP and CWT-TR activities to maintain professional service standards.
• Develop documentation and reporting standards for patient clinical records to ensure compliance with JC and VAMC requirements.
• Coordinate admissions for the unit to ensure timely access and appropriate admissions.
• Represent Grand Island SARRTP & CWT-TR in clinical and administrative meetings, conference calls, and community events.
• Submit reports to top management, VA Central Office, and the Substance Abuse Program Evaluation Center.
• Plan and implement corrective actions when programs are found deficient by internal or external review organizations.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and report preparation for research and quality control reviews.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to RRTP and CWT-TR staff, excluding nurses, physicians, and psychologists.
• Evaluate staff performance and take disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provide day-to-day direction for program assistants and therapists in the RRTP and CWT-TR.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited school.
• Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
• One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in social work.
• Demonstrated advanced practice skills and judgment in social work.
• Knowledge of program coordination and administration, including consultation and negotiation.
• Ability to write policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for the program.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, and meeting multiple deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification or post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university.
• Experience in supervising multidisciplinary staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Childcare subsidy for eligible employees after 60 days of employment.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options.