Social Worker (Inpatient)
Responsible for performing case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs Responsible for possessing the knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups Independently conducts psychosocial assessments Responsible for developing treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with interdisciplinary treatment team Possesses the skills to offer psychosocial interventions and measures outcomes to interventions Coordinates community-based services, including information referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs and community programs Identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members Possesses working knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families Provides consultation to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds Regularly practices knowledge of veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service connected compensation, non-service connected pension Responsible for handling conflict and problems in dealing with the consumer constructively and appropriately Regularly utilizes VA computer systems and programs to complete duties Covers other inpatient floors as needed Other duties as deemed necessary for VAMC interests Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Functional Statement Title/#:
Social Worker (Inpatient) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Be a citizen of the United States. 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:
Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Grade Determination:
GS-9 Social Worker Experience, Education and Licensure:
None beyond the basic requirements. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. At the GS-9 level, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills. (b) 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. (c) 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. (d) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies. (e) 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. GS-11 Social Worker Specialized
Experience:
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. 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, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. (b) 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. (c) 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. (d) 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. (e) 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. Licensure:
GS-9 - Must become licensed or certified at the independent level within three years of appointment. GS-11 - Must have a license or certification in a state at the independent practice level. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Functional Statement Title/#:
Social Worker (Inpatient) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Be a citizen of the United States. 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:
Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Grade Determination:
GS-9 Social Worker Experience, Education and Licensure:
None beyond the basic requirements. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. At the GS-9 level, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills. (b) 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. (c) 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. (d) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies. (e) 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. GS-11 Social Worker Specialized
Experience:
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. 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, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. (b) 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. (c) 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. (d) 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. (e) 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. Licensure:
GS-9 - Must become licensed or certified at the independent level within three years of appointment. GS-11 - Must have a license or certification in a state at the independent practice level. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$54,976 to $86,468 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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