Social Worker
Duties of this position are, but not limited to:
Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to Veterans, caregivers and families including those who are impacted by Intimate Partner Violence (employees included). Plans, develops and implements project, and program activities Acquires appropriate knowledge concerning spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders and care giver issues. Advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center and CBOC's on intimate partner violence (IPV) issues. Provides or refers for appropriate psychosocial interventions including counseling for such issues as adjustment to illness for Veteran and families, grief and emotional issues related to disorders. Develops, implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services. The incumbent will collaborate with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), Mental Health and Geriatric Primary Care clinicians to provide Veteran and staff education on intimate partner violence and SCI/D. Provides specialized case management services to the specialized populations. Collaborates with the with other clinical staff and program managers will establish a IPV protocol (resources, education and training) sensitive to the issues of those who experience as well as those who use IPV. Serves as a liaison between the VA and community agencies. Participates in IPV assistance activities in the local community and state to promote and recognize the role of individuals who use and/or experience IPV. Activities during DV Awareness Month. Participates on state and local IPV assistance committees. Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management. (b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Provides wellness/prevention education and facilitate Veteran/family support groups as appropriate. Coordinates treatment and communicate with the care lines as well as with other facilities/agencies (DoD for example) to facilitate continuity of care for veterans. The incumbent will complete clinical reminders including secondary assessments as needed. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 7:
30am - 4:
00pm or 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000. To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following:
Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g this part). Education. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http:
//www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Grade Determinations:
GS-12 Experience and Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience. Licensure/Certification. Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39, September 10, 2019 Physical Requirements:
Daily intermittent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying of lightweight items required. Rigid deadlines and need for high degree of accuracy periodically becomes stressful. Community visits may require the ability to drive a vehicle.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to Veterans, caregivers and families including those who are impacted by Intimate Partner Violence (employees included). Plans, develops and implements project, and program activities Acquires appropriate knowledge concerning spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders and care giver issues. Advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center and CBOC's on intimate partner violence (IPV) issues. Provides or refers for appropriate psychosocial interventions including counseling for such issues as adjustment to illness for Veteran and families, grief and emotional issues related to disorders. Develops, implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services. The incumbent will collaborate with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), Mental Health and Geriatric Primary Care clinicians to provide Veteran and staff education on intimate partner violence and SCI/D. Provides specialized case management services to the specialized populations. Collaborates with the with other clinical staff and program managers will establish a IPV protocol (resources, education and training) sensitive to the issues of those who experience as well as those who use IPV. Serves as a liaison between the VA and community agencies. Participates in IPV assistance activities in the local community and state to promote and recognize the role of individuals who use and/or experience IPV. Activities during DV Awareness Month. Participates on state and local IPV assistance committees. Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management. (b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Provides wellness/prevention education and facilitate Veteran/family support groups as appropriate. Coordinates treatment and communicate with the care lines as well as with other facilities/agencies (DoD for example) to facilitate continuity of care for veterans. The incumbent will complete clinical reminders including secondary assessments as needed. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 7:
30am - 4:
00pm or 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000. To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following:
Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g this part). Education. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http:
//www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Grade Determinations:
GS-12 Experience and Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience. Licensure/Certification. Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39, September 10, 2019 Physical Requirements:
Daily intermittent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying of lightweight items required. Rigid deadlines and need for high degree of accuracy periodically becomes stressful. Community visits may require the ability to drive a vehicle.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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