Social Worker - (CNH)
NOTE:
If you are not a current, permanent VA employee, you should apply under VIN#:
10700293 at https:
//www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/557401300 - which is scheduled to open 2/10/2020. Duties include, but may not be limited to:
Responsible for screening and placement coordination of patients referred to both the CNH and Community Adult Day Health Care programs; Responsible for Patient Eligibility Screening; Conducts psychosocial assessments of patients in the community and monitoring treatment plans; Performs case management functions and outreach; Conducts routine visits to patients in the community; Conducts monthly patient assessments; Responsible for medication review crisis intervention; Provides supportive counseling; Responsible for coordinating patient's appointments, to include travel arrangement and the coordination of aftercare plans. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Work Location:
This position is located at the Sepulveda CBOC To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/14/2020. Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy). Education:
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. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Licensure:
Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Note exception:
VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations at the GS-09 level only; must become licensed or certified at the independent, master's level within 3 years of appointment as a Social Worker. NOTE:
You must submit proof of licensure or certification. English Language Proficiency:
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Social Workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA policy. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation). Grandfathering Provision:
All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard (02/13/ 2009) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. Grade Determinations:
GS-09:
In addition to the Basic Requirements above, to qualify for this position at the GS-09 level, you must meet the following requirements:
GS-09 is the entry level grade for the GS-185 social work series and is used for social workers with less than one year of post-MSW experience and for social workers who are not yet licensed or certified at the independent practice level at the time of their appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent level within three (3) years of their appointment as a Social Worker. At the GS-09 level, you must fully demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) below:
Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, education and other diversified background utilizing counseling skills. Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed. Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individual, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals. This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies; Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. The includes acute chronic and traumatic illness/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology. GS-11:
In addition to the Basic Requirements above, to qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following requirements:
Experience:
You must have at least 1 full year of post-MSW degree experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work -related settings (VA or non-VA experience) AND licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level. OR Education:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, Successful completion of a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. At the GS-11 level. In addition to the experience or education above, you must fully demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) below:
Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic and education and other diversified backgrounds. Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e., acute, chronic and traumatic illness/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals. Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39, dated 9/10/2019 for Social Worker Qualification Standard. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11. Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking, talking, driving, use of the telephone, etc. Strenuous physical activity is not required although you may be expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of your day to day activities.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
If you are not a current, permanent VA employee, you should apply under VIN#:
10700293 at https:
//www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/557401300 - which is scheduled to open 2/10/2020. Duties include, but may not be limited to:
Responsible for screening and placement coordination of patients referred to both the CNH and Community Adult Day Health Care programs; Responsible for Patient Eligibility Screening; Conducts psychosocial assessments of patients in the community and monitoring treatment plans; Performs case management functions and outreach; Conducts routine visits to patients in the community; Conducts monthly patient assessments; Responsible for medication review crisis intervention; Provides supportive counseling; Responsible for coordinating patient's appointments, to include travel arrangement and the coordination of aftercare plans. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Work Location:
This position is located at the Sepulveda CBOC To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/14/2020. Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy). Education:
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. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Licensure:
Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Note exception:
VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations at the GS-09 level only; must become licensed or certified at the independent, master's level within 3 years of appointment as a Social Worker. NOTE:
You must submit proof of licensure or certification. English Language Proficiency:
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Social Workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA policy. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation). Grandfathering Provision:
All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard (02/13/ 2009) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. Grade Determinations:
GS-09:
In addition to the Basic Requirements above, to qualify for this position at the GS-09 level, you must meet the following requirements:
GS-09 is the entry level grade for the GS-185 social work series and is used for social workers with less than one year of post-MSW experience and for social workers who are not yet licensed or certified at the independent practice level at the time of their appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent level within three (3) years of their appointment as a Social Worker. At the GS-09 level, you must fully demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) below:
Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, education and other diversified background utilizing counseling skills. Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed. Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individual, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals. This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies; Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. The includes acute chronic and traumatic illness/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology. GS-11:
In addition to the Basic Requirements above, to qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following requirements:
Experience:
You must have at least 1 full year of post-MSW degree experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work -related settings (VA or non-VA experience) AND licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level. OR Education:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, Successful completion of a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. At the GS-11 level. In addition to the experience or education above, you must fully demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) below:
Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic and education and other diversified backgrounds. Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e., acute, chronic and traumatic illness/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals. Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39, dated 9/10/2019 for Social Worker Qualification Standard. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11. Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking, talking, driving, use of the telephone, etc. Strenuous physical activity is not required although you may be expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of your day to day activities.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$58,466 to $91,965 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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