Job title: Social Worker (Same Day Access – SDA)
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: Summary
The Social Worker is responsible for clinical care provided to Veterans that have presented to the mental health clinic, or the hospital, as a walk-in that are in need of immediate mental health care, at least 100% of the time designated to the clinical responsibilities as a Same Day Access Provider. The Social Worker works within a multidisciplinary treatment team and provides extensive liaison activities with other treatment teams as required to provide continuity of care to Veterans.
Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/07/2024 to 03/15/2024
Salary
$75,969 – $98,757 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Full-time –
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CBCT-12336960-24-CC
Control number
780584600
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to all US Citizens and Veterans. The first area of consideration will be current permanent federal employees who apply through announcement CBCT-12336961-24-CC. The second area of consideration will be Preference-eligible Veterans with an Honorable Discharge. The third area of consideration will be all other US Citizens. Current permanent Federal employees should apply to announcement CBCT-12336961-24-CC.
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Duties
Position Title: Social Worker (Same Day Access – SDA)
Work Schedule: Rotating shifts. Work schedule will be discussed during the interview.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Complete inpatient and ER evaluations when consulted by hospital services
- Provide consultative services as needed to medical center staff completing comprehensive risk assessments.
- When necessary, initiate involuntary hospitalization, as appropriate for car with the assistance from other VA staff.
- Documenting, when appropriate, the nature of follow-up plans for continuing treatment in the electronic medical record.
- Completion of Suicide Behavior and Overdose reports for all suicidal behaviors including suicide attempts and completions.
- Provide independent clinical assessment for risk of suicide, safety planning, and development of treatment plans in individual patients.
- Provide comprehensive, evidence-based interventions including individual psychotherapy and education.
- Provide a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnosis mental disorders, particularly complex patients.
- Provide social work case management services to include internal and external referrals, resources, education, advocacy, and supportive services.
- Provide independent clinical care as needed to Veterans who present to the Mental Health Clinic as a walk-in who are in need of immediate mental health treatment.
Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details.
Qualifications
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 USC 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:
a. 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 VA policy.)
b. 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 to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work.
c. 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. Current state requirements may be found by going to .
d. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 USC 7403(f).
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 and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
Social Worker, GS-11 (Full Performance Level)
a. Experience and Licensure. Completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW 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,
b. Education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting.
c. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.
2. Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds.
3. Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Preferred Experience: Prefer Mental Health experience and experience in crisis intervention.
** This is a multi-disciplinary position and can be filled by a Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor. **
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39 (VHA 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 GS-11.
Education
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: . 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: .
Additional information
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be 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.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Expected salary: $75969 – 98757 per year
Location: Beckley, WV
Job date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:45:07 GMT
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