Social Worker (SUD)
Company Name:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1155788
To fulfill President Lincoln''s promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America''s Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Failing to submit any documentation that is required and listed under the Required Documents tab may result in loss of consideration.
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.
Must pass pre-employment examination Must be proficient in written and spoken English Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required Background and-or Security Investigation required Licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level Must have a valid Driver''s License Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
The Behavioral Health Care Line (BHCL) at New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) is one of the largest clinical care lines within the Southwest Region Veterans Integrated Service Network. The BHCL provides medical and mental health services to Veterans state-wide and the VA catchment area of SW Colorado. The BHCL is organized into an acute inpatient psychiatry unit, four residential care programs, and eight outpatient treatment programs.
The Social Worker position is located in the Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program and specifically addresses the Substance Use Disorder treatment needs of Veterans. The SUD Social Worker collaborates with providers in the following areas: Psych Primary Care Clinic, Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, General Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Programs, PTSD Specialty Programs for specific gender or Theater of military service, Substance Use Disorder Program, Health Care for Homeless Veteran programs, Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs which include the Domiciliary Residential Rehab Treatment Program, the Substance Abuse and Trauma Residential Rehabilitation Program, the Psychosocial Residential Rehab Treatment Program, Compensated Work Therapy Transitional Residence, Telehealth, Mental Health Intensive Case Management Program, Local Recovery Coordinator and Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center.
The Veterans Health Administration requires that applicants be Licensed Master of Social Work and/or a Licensed Independent Social Worker with advanced practice experience. The Social Worker applicant must have the knowledge, skills and ability in to collaborate with community support/counseling providers, complete psychosocial assessment, develop treatment plans using the recovery model, provide evidenced based treatment, psychosocial case management, health care coordination, suicide risk assessment and follow-up, individual, family, and group counseling and patient and family education.
Work Schedule: Mon, Thurs. Fri 0700-1730, Weds. 0830-1900
Position Description Title/PD#: Social Worker/ Functional Statement Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt Bargaining Unit Status Code: 1276
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible torecruit qualified candidates)
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 the CSWE website to verify if that social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a master of social work.
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 or they may be pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examination.
English Language Proficiency. Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Grade Determinations. Grades and salaries will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB).
Preferred
Experience: Licensed Independent Social Worker with strong training in psychotherapy, including evidence-based treatments for Substance Use Disorders, and multidisciplinary team, familiarity with the substance detoxification process and patient needs.
GS-11 Social Worker. Experience,Education and Licensure. In addition to meeting basic requirements, the GS-11 fullperformance level requires completion of a minimum of one (1)year of post-MSW degree experience in the field of health care social work clinical setting (VA or non-VA experience) OR a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by CSWE and social work licensure or certification in a state at the independentpractice level.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below.
1 .Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and othergovernmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.
2 .Ability to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team.
3 .Ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds.This requires knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological) and the differential influences of the environment, society and culture.
4 .Knowledge and experience in the use 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.
5 .Knowledge of psychosocial treatment and ability to independently implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals. This requires independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques.
6 .Ability to independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups and families. Social workers must practice within the bounds of their license or certification. For example, some states may require social workers providing psychotherapy to have a clinical level of licensure.
7 .Ability to provide consultation services toother staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Ability toprovide orientation and coaching to new social workers and social work graduate students. Ability to serve as a field instructor for social work graduate students who are completing VHA field placements.
8 .Ability to independently evaluate his/her own practice through participation in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organized means.
9 .Knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking, especially those programs in use by VHA.
References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G39, Social Worker, Qualification Standard, dated February 29, 2012. VA Handbook 5005 is available also available in the local Human Resources Office)
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary but will require slight degree of mobility. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. The employee will also be required to drive a government vehicle, walk, climb a flight of stairs or use an elevator, standing, bending and carrying moderate (not to exceed 20 pounds) items such as records, books, papers, laptop, cell phone, and/or brief case is also required.
Veterans'' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the occupational questionnaireView Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
All applicants are _ required _ to submit the following supporting document type(s):
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at ) (required) . (Pages 3 & 4 most be signed and dated.)
Resume or CV
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Cover Letter
DD-214
OF-306
Other Veterans Document
SF-15
SF-50
Transcript
Please use this checklist__to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1155788.
NOTE : If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
We will also review your application to make sure that your r sum supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your r sum does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered: .
Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1155788
To fulfill President Lincoln''s promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America''s Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Failing to submit any documentation that is required and listed under the Required Documents tab may result in loss of consideration.
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.
Must pass pre-employment examination Must be proficient in written and spoken English Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required Background and-or Security Investigation required Licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level Must have a valid Driver''s License Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
The Behavioral Health Care Line (BHCL) at New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) is one of the largest clinical care lines within the Southwest Region Veterans Integrated Service Network. The BHCL provides medical and mental health services to Veterans state-wide and the VA catchment area of SW Colorado. The BHCL is organized into an acute inpatient psychiatry unit, four residential care programs, and eight outpatient treatment programs.
The Social Worker position is located in the Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program and specifically addresses the Substance Use Disorder treatment needs of Veterans. The SUD Social Worker collaborates with providers in the following areas: Psych Primary Care Clinic, Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, General Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Programs, PTSD Specialty Programs for specific gender or Theater of military service, Substance Use Disorder Program, Health Care for Homeless Veteran programs, Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs which include the Domiciliary Residential Rehab Treatment Program, the Substance Abuse and Trauma Residential Rehabilitation Program, the Psychosocial Residential Rehab Treatment Program, Compensated Work Therapy Transitional Residence, Telehealth, Mental Health Intensive Case Management Program, Local Recovery Coordinator and Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center.
The Veterans Health Administration requires that applicants be Licensed Master of Social Work and/or a Licensed Independent Social Worker with advanced practice experience. The Social Worker applicant must have the knowledge, skills and ability in to collaborate with community support/counseling providers, complete psychosocial assessment, develop treatment plans using the recovery model, provide evidenced based treatment, psychosocial case management, health care coordination, suicide risk assessment and follow-up, individual, family, and group counseling and patient and family education.
Work Schedule: Mon, Thurs. Fri 0700-1730, Weds. 0830-1900
Position Description Title/PD#: Social Worker/ Functional Statement Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt Bargaining Unit Status Code: 1276
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible torecruit qualified candidates)
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 the CSWE website to verify if that social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a master of social work.
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 or they may be pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examination.
English Language Proficiency. Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Grade Determinations. Grades and salaries will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB).
Preferred
Experience: Licensed Independent Social Worker with strong training in psychotherapy, including evidence-based treatments for Substance Use Disorders, and multidisciplinary team, familiarity with the substance detoxification process and patient needs.
GS-11 Social Worker. Experience,Education and Licensure. In addition to meeting basic requirements, the GS-11 fullperformance level requires completion of a minimum of one (1)year of post-MSW degree experience in the field of health care social work clinical setting (VA or non-VA experience) OR a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by CSWE and social work licensure or certification in a state at the independentpractice level.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below.
1 .Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and othergovernmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.
2 .Ability to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team.
3 .Ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds.This requires knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological) and the differential influences of the environment, society and culture.
4 .Knowledge and experience in the use 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.
5 .Knowledge of psychosocial treatment and ability to independently implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals. This requires independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques.
6 .Ability to independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups and families. Social workers must practice within the bounds of their license or certification. For example, some states may require social workers providing psychotherapy to have a clinical level of licensure.
7 .Ability to provide consultation services toother staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Ability toprovide orientation and coaching to new social workers and social work graduate students. Ability to serve as a field instructor for social work graduate students who are completing VHA field placements.
8 .Ability to independently evaluate his/her own practice through participation in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organized means.
9 .Knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking, especially those programs in use by VHA.
References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G39, Social Worker, Qualification Standard, dated February 29, 2012. VA Handbook 5005 is available also available in the local Human Resources Office)
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary but will require slight degree of mobility. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. The employee will also be required to drive a government vehicle, walk, climb a flight of stairs or use an elevator, standing, bending and carrying moderate (not to exceed 20 pounds) items such as records, books, papers, laptop, cell phone, and/or brief case is also required.
Veterans'' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the occupational questionnaireView Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
All applicants are _ required _ to submit the following supporting document type(s):
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at ) (required) . (Pages 3 & 4 most be signed and dated.)
Resume or CV
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Cover Letter
DD-214
OF-306
Other Veterans Document
SF-15
SF-50
Transcript
Please use this checklist__to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1155788.
NOTE : If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
We will also review your application to make sure that your r sum supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your r sum does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered: .
Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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