Senior Social Worker (Behavioral Health)
SummaryThis position is with the Amarillo VA Health Care System Behavioral Health Care Line in Amarillo, under the immediate supervision of the A-COS BH, Chief Behavioral Health Service or designee.
The Behavioral Health Clinic is a multi-disciplinary staff program serving a wide diversity of outpatient Veterans with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders.
Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 07/27/2023 to 08/17/2023 Salary $82,830 - $107,680 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Help Locations3 vacancies in the following locations Amarillo, TX 2 vacancies Lubbock, TX 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position to and from Community Based Outpatients Clinics and the parent facility.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0185 Social Work Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process CredentialingSuitability/Fitness Announcement number CAZM-12067701-23-JRH Control number 739918100HelpThis job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agencyThis announcement is open to Current & Permanent Employees within the Amarillo VA Health Care System.
VideosHelpDutiesVA Careers - Social Work:
https:
//youtube.
com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU />The Senior Social Worker is a member of this multidisciplinary treatment team and will participate in all aspects of the mental health/substance use disorder programs and is responsible for the delivery of treatment to the Veteran.
The Behavioral Health Clinic utilizes a broad range of treatment modalities, and the incumbent will perform a variety of counseling and service assignments which requires specialized knowledge in the nature and impact of mental health/substance use on the Veteran and family system.
The position requires an individual with comprehensive professional competence and judgment.
The clinical objectives and activities to be supported by the incumbent includea.
Improved mental health outpatient treatment.
b.
Improved mental health assessments and case management.
c.
Improved referrals for patients with mental health needs.
d.
Improved individualization of outpatient treatment.
e.
Improved mental health patient follow-up and aftercare.
Plans Effective Treatment Develops appropriate treatment plan.
Completes an initial, comprehensive assessment and provides resources and referrals based on this assessment.
Independently develops an effective intervention utilizing treatment matching to insure best outcome for individual.
This will include referrals for community resources which may include nursing home care, assisted living environments, intensive outpatient treatment and other appropriate interventions.
Of utmost concern will be the safety of the Veteran and assurance of effective outcomes for stabilization.
Implements Treatment Provides clinical services to clients.
Provides counseling, guidance, support and other assistance as identified.
Assists clients in individual and/or family counseling.
Provides referrals to VA and community resources.
as needed (i.
e.
, transition to halfway houses, shelters, etc.
).
Addresses comprehensive needs of clients including those with serious psychiatric instability.
Implements motivational and counseling skills to encourage clients to utilize effective interventions.
Utilizes professional skills in addressing Veterans who are unstable or indifferent to treatment and demonstrates empathic engagement skills to assist Veterans in mental health and substance use recovery.
Utilizes comprehensive case management skills to address all aspects of psychosocial strengths and challenges to assist with barriers to effective care.
Evaluates/Follows Up; Adjusts Treatment as Necessary Establishes a continuing relationship with the client, evaluating progress towards goals, performing follow-up after referral or if the client misses a counseling session, and adjusts treatment plan as needed.
Monitors client's progress, maintains comprehensive case documentation, and assesses effectiveness of treatment and adjusts interventions accordingly.
Provides psychoeducation to Veteran and family to assist with greater understanding of illness and treatment expectations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8 AM - 4:
30 PM) Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:
000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Help 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 Basic Requirements United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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 http:
//www.
cswe.
org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of 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.
Current state requirements may be found by going to http:
//vaww.
va.
gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/.
/>Physical Requirements.
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
English Language Proficiency.
Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.
S.
C.
? 7403(f).
May meet this requirement through the Grandfathering Provision Preferred
Experience:
GS-12 At least one year of experience conducting assessment of patients' needs in a health care setting Experience working with a multidisciplinary team (at least 1 year) At least one year of experience in electronic medical record documentation of health and behavioral issues At least one year of experience working with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD Experience in EBP's (evidence based psychotherapies) Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade level.
Senior Social Worker, GS-12 Experience and Education.
The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which, one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.
Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment.
Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice.
Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty.
Licensure/Certification.
Individuals assigned Senior Social Worker must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations.
This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management.
(b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice.
(c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes.
(d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area, as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills.
(e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Physical RequirementsThere are no set physical requirements for this position.
Use of eyes, hands, walking/standing and hearing may be needed to perform some functions.
Mental, emotional, and cognitive stability are required.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39, September 10, 2019 The grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.
Education IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Failure to provide transcripts may result in non-referral of your application if education cannot be verified.
Note:
If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
Note:
If your school was accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the CSWE website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
Verification of the degree can be made by going to http:
//www.
cswe.
org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work.
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:
http:
//ope.
ed.
gov/accreditation/.
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:
http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
/>Additional information 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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated 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.
Read more Benefits Help 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.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, resume, C.
V.
, and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.
g.
, on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Recommended Skills Intervention Psychology Clinical Supervision Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Crisis Intervention Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Behavioral Health Clinic is a multi-disciplinary staff program serving a wide diversity of outpatient Veterans with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders.
Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 07/27/2023 to 08/17/2023 Salary $82,830 - $107,680 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Help Locations3 vacancies in the following locations Amarillo, TX 2 vacancies Lubbock, TX 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position to and from Community Based Outpatients Clinics and the parent facility.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0185 Social Work Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process CredentialingSuitability/Fitness Announcement number CAZM-12067701-23-JRH Control number 739918100HelpThis job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agencyThis announcement is open to Current & Permanent Employees within the Amarillo VA Health Care System.
VideosHelpDutiesVA Careers - Social Work:
https:
//youtube.
com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU />The Senior Social Worker is a member of this multidisciplinary treatment team and will participate in all aspects of the mental health/substance use disorder programs and is responsible for the delivery of treatment to the Veteran.
The Behavioral Health Clinic utilizes a broad range of treatment modalities, and the incumbent will perform a variety of counseling and service assignments which requires specialized knowledge in the nature and impact of mental health/substance use on the Veteran and family system.
The position requires an individual with comprehensive professional competence and judgment.
The clinical objectives and activities to be supported by the incumbent includea.
Improved mental health outpatient treatment.
b.
Improved mental health assessments and case management.
c.
Improved referrals for patients with mental health needs.
d.
Improved individualization of outpatient treatment.
e.
Improved mental health patient follow-up and aftercare.
Plans Effective Treatment Develops appropriate treatment plan.
Completes an initial, comprehensive assessment and provides resources and referrals based on this assessment.
Independently develops an effective intervention utilizing treatment matching to insure best outcome for individual.
This will include referrals for community resources which may include nursing home care, assisted living environments, intensive outpatient treatment and other appropriate interventions.
Of utmost concern will be the safety of the Veteran and assurance of effective outcomes for stabilization.
Implements Treatment Provides clinical services to clients.
Provides counseling, guidance, support and other assistance as identified.
Assists clients in individual and/or family counseling.
Provides referrals to VA and community resources.
as needed (i.
e.
, transition to halfway houses, shelters, etc.
).
Addresses comprehensive needs of clients including those with serious psychiatric instability.
Implements motivational and counseling skills to encourage clients to utilize effective interventions.
Utilizes professional skills in addressing Veterans who are unstable or indifferent to treatment and demonstrates empathic engagement skills to assist Veterans in mental health and substance use recovery.
Utilizes comprehensive case management skills to address all aspects of psychosocial strengths and challenges to assist with barriers to effective care.
Evaluates/Follows Up; Adjusts Treatment as Necessary Establishes a continuing relationship with the client, evaluating progress towards goals, performing follow-up after referral or if the client misses a counseling session, and adjusts treatment plan as needed.
Monitors client's progress, maintains comprehensive case documentation, and assesses effectiveness of treatment and adjusts interventions accordingly.
Provides psychoeducation to Veteran and family to assist with greater understanding of illness and treatment expectations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8 AM - 4:
30 PM) Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:
000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Help 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 Basic Requirements United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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 http:
//www.
cswe.
org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of 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.
Current state requirements may be found by going to http:
//vaww.
va.
gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/.
/>Physical Requirements.
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
English Language Proficiency.
Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.
S.
C.
? 7403(f).
May meet this requirement through the Grandfathering Provision Preferred
Experience:
GS-12 At least one year of experience conducting assessment of patients' needs in a health care setting Experience working with a multidisciplinary team (at least 1 year) At least one year of experience in electronic medical record documentation of health and behavioral issues At least one year of experience working with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD Experience in EBP's (evidence based psychotherapies) Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade level.
Senior Social Worker, GS-12 Experience and Education.
The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which, one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.
Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment.
Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice.
Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty.
Licensure/Certification.
Individuals assigned Senior Social Worker must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations.
This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management.
(b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice.
(c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes.
(d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area, as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills.
(e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Physical RequirementsThere are no set physical requirements for this position.
Use of eyes, hands, walking/standing and hearing may be needed to perform some functions.
Mental, emotional, and cognitive stability are required.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39, September 10, 2019 The grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.
Education IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Failure to provide transcripts may result in non-referral of your application if education cannot be verified.
Note:
If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
Note:
If your school was accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the CSWE website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
Verification of the degree can be made by going to http:
//www.
cswe.
org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work.
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:
http:
//ope.
ed.
gov/accreditation/.
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:
http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
/>Additional information 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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated 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.
Read more Benefits Help 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.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, resume, C.
V.
, and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.
g.
, on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Recommended Skills Intervention Psychology Clinical Supervision Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Crisis Intervention Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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