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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Learn more about this agency06/13/2024 to 07/01/2024
$86,962 - $113,047 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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CBTB-12430534-24-MAA
795738100
The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to the residential program regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation. In conjunction with the MH RRTP Manager, the Deputy Chief of Mental Health Service Line, and the Chief of Mental Health Service line, the incumbent plans, organizes and directs administrative, operational, patient and personnel activities for the service. In addition to managing facets of the MH RRTP, the incumbent has a clinical role in provision of direct care including treatment planning, individual and group therapy as needed. The incumbent must be licensed at the advanced practice level the date of hire.
The incumbent supervises a group of employees performing work at various GS levels (e.g. social workers, psychologists, medical support assistants, social science specialists, program support assistants, etc.), coordinates services among other disciplines, and provides administrative, technical and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the MH RRTP including outreach efforts. The incumbent works with staff and leadership at all levels to ensure access to care for Veterans while maintaining a safe and secure environment in the MH RRTP. The incumbent performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised and establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. The incumbent observes workers' performance and conducts work performance critiques, as well as providing informal feedback and periodically evaluating employee performance. The incumbent is able to resolve informal complaints and grievances among staff and patients. The incumbent provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters and may take disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. The Assistant Manager and Manager of the MH RRTP will share the responsibility of assuring that subordinates are trained in their respective areas and that these employees fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations. Administrative of information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality and appropriate utilization of services provided to patients will be a portion of the Assistant Managers' duties, as will developing and implementing information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, inpatient days, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction. These duties may be shared with the MH RRTP Manager as well. The incumbent, in conjunction with the MH RRTP Manager, is responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and sexual orientation and affirmative action for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills. The incumbent and MH RRTP Manager are responsible for creating and maintaining standards, practices and policies that are consistent with those of VHA, VISN 7, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Other duties will be performed as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 52553F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact lena.gowder@va.gov or tran.brunsberg@va.govContact, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/01/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12430534.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/795738100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - 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 whole health care to Veterans?
At VA Dublin Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP) provides residential treatment for Veterans dealing with issues related of homelessness, Domiciliary Care Homeless Veteran Program (DCHVP), Substance Use Disorders (DOM-SATP), and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Dom PTSD). The MH RRTP Assistant Manager assists the MH RRTP Manager with a broad array of administrative and clinical aspects of the residential programs. The incumbent has responsibility for coordinating interdisciplinary staffing, work assignments, treatment services provided, and admission criteria of the program. The incumbent also supervises employees assigned to the various residential programs. The incumbent is responsible for fund control points assigned to the MH RRTP (when applicable).