The Social Worker is directly responsible for the provision of clinical services to Veterans assigned to the Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) & Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) programs and other duties as assigned. The Social Worker is responsible for all aspects of the clinical care, within their scope of practice, for the Veterans on his/her caseload, as well as shared responsibility for all Veterans assigned to the IDDT and MHICM programs. 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: 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). English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. ? 7403(f). 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. 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. Exception. VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations. This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level. For the GS-11 grade level and above, the candidate must be licensed or certified. At the time of appointment, the supervisor, chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification, including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline. 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: Social Worker, GS-9 Experience, Education, and Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds 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 individuals, 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 relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies. Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology. Social Worker, GS-11 Experience and Licensure. Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires 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 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. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 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, educational and other diversified backgrounds. 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. 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, part II, Appendix G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard GS-185 Veterans Health Administration. 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: There will be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, book, etc. The incumbent is required to transport veterans using a government assigned vehicle, therefore, would need to pass a driver's physical sufficient to meet the standards outlined in policies. ["VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The Social Worker is an active member of a multidisciplinary team of professionals providing services to veterans with serious mental illnesses and substance abuse/dependence. The Social Worker assists veterans in achieving their self-determined recovery goals by promoting independence, community inclusion, and hope as well as addressing both the issues with chemical dependency and severe mental illness. The Social Worker performs a wide range of tasks to assist veterans in regaining independence within the community, developing meaningful life roles and gaining mastery over their own recovery process. The Social Worker provides direct service to patients/families on an outpatient basis, applying knowledge of integrated treatment, casework, group work and family treatment methods in order to help patients maintain community living and obviate the need for hospitalization. The incumbent coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from VA, other government and community agency programs. The Social Worker documents case activity in accordance with Joint Commission requirements and VHA and facility policies. The Social Worker acts as a liaison between staff, veterans and stakeholders in the development and review of treatments plans. The Social Worker identifies professional training needs and participates in continuing education in order to enhance skills and knowledge base. The Social Worker establishes and maintains contact with a network of resources throughout Franklin County and surrounding areas. Compiles information about application criteria, accessibility and eligibility criteria for such resources. The Social Worker has working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illness/injuries, common medications and their effects and medical terminology. Has a general knowledge of veterans' benefits and services related to special programs, service connected compensation and non-service connected pension benefits. The incumbent assists veterans with linkages to organizations that assist with the VA benefits application process. Work Schedule: Part-time - 20 Hours Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91381-0/91382-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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