Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

The Social Worker (Program Coordinator) is responsible for coordinating and administering a clinical program, ensuring effective delivery of services. Key duties include consultation, negotiation, and monitoring of program operations. The role involves writing policies, procedures, and practice guidelines to guide program activities. The coordinator supervises multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program, providing training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. They organize work, set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, and evaluate assigned program areas to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with standards. The position requires advanced practice skills and judgment, with progressively more professional competency demonstrated through experience. The coordinator may also provide couples and family psychotherapy, utilizing training in Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) as needed. They ensure that program activities align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements, fostering a collaborative environment among staff. The role includes monitoring program outcomes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to enhance service quality. The coordinator also provides supervision for licensure to staff, supporting their professional development. They engage in ongoing evaluation of program policies and procedures, making recommendations for updates based on best practices and emerging needs. The position involves collaboration with other departments and stakeholders to coordinate care and resources. The coordinator maintains accurate records and reports on program activities, ensuring accountability and transparency. They also participate in training and orientation sessions for new staff, promoting consistent application of clinical standards. The role requires effective communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate teamwork and address challenges. The coordinator may represent the program in meetings and committees, advocating for resources and support. They ensure that services are delivered in a culturally competent manner, respecting diverse backgrounds. The position involves staying current with developments in social work and program coordination, applying evidence-based approaches to practice. The coordinator also handles crisis situations, providing guidance and support to staff and clients. They contribute to the development of program goals and objectives, aligning them with organizational mission. The role includes monitoring budget and resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of funds. The coordinator fosters a positive work environment, promoting staff well-being and retention. They also engage in community outreach and partnership building to enhance program visibility and access. The position requires flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and demands, maintaining high standards of care.

Advanced practice skills and judgment in social work, with progressively more professional competency demonstrated through experience. Training in Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) is required for providing couples and family psychotherapy. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate teamwork and address challenges. Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, and evaluate program areas. Experience in supervising multidisciplinary staff, providing training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. Knowledge of writing policies, procedures, and practice guidelines. Ability to monitor program outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes. Experience in providing supervision for licensure to staff. Cultural competence to deliver services respecting diverse backgrounds. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and demands. Education and licensure as a social worker as required by the position.

A federal healthcare organization providing medical services, including mental health care, to veterans in the United States.