Social Worker
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Social Worker right now, this job will be situated in Tennessee. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Duties:
Working independently and ensuring that all Veterans are seen timely to expedite discharge planning.
Identifying and and screening patients for psychological needs. He/she ! possesses the knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide counseling or psycho-education for individuals, families and groups as needed.
Independently conducts psychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran and/or his family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team composed of physicians, nurses, dieticians, rehabilitation staff, home care nurses, pharmacists, and coordinator/managers of other multiple disciplinary treatment team members.
Participates in daily discharge huddles with the team in which psychosocial and discharge planning issues are revealed through team conferences.
Independently asessesss each Veteran's individualized needs in order to create a comphrensive and safe discharge plan.
Summary
OUR MISSION: 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.
Note: 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.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Work Hours: The tour of duty will normally be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, but due to outreach activities, there will be some regular weekend duty. Schedule will adjusted accordingly.
Qualifications & Evaluations
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U .S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English language proficiency (written and spoken) Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required. Licen! se or certification by a state to independently practice social work at! the master's level. VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations. Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work.
References: VA Handbook 5005/50, Part II, Appendix G39, SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated FEBRUARY 29, 2012.
Preferred Experience: Licensed in Clinical Social Work
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED :
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. Evidence which supports the KSA's below must be clearly documented in your work his! tory.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-09 - this is the entry grade level for the GS 185 social work series and is used for social workers with less than one year of post-MSW experience and for social workers who are not yet licensed or certified at the independent practice level. Social workers at the GS 09 level are working toward completion of prerequisites for licensure or certification. In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, candidates must also demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to 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.
3. Basic knowledge of psychosocial treatment modalities and, under supervision, 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.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
5. Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnosis, disabilities and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illness/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology.
6. Basic skill in the use of computer software applications for dra! fting documents, data management, and tracking. Ability to learn and utilize software programs in use by VHA.
GS-11 - Promotion to the GS 11 full performance level requires completion of a minimum of 1 year of post-MSW degree experience in the field of health care social work and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level -OR- In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be subsituted for the required 1 year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the 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. 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 patientÂ's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skil! ls 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 p! roblems 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 indviduals, groups and families.
7. Ability to provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Ability to provide 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, and other organized means.
9. Knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, a! nd tracking
Your application, résumé and/or supporting docum! entation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Benefits & Other Info
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the 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 Friday, October 25, 2013 to receive consideration.
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.
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, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , 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 inc! omplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update App! lication in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
More Info
Memphis
TN
2013-10-22T02:45:02.919848
353649400
Excepted Service Permanent
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: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html 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 C! ertificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
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57408
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VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Per Year
MEM-14-006-980433-MT
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available a t http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf ) (required-if selected) .
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Occupational Questionnaire
CV or Resume -Resumes must include the following information (1) Announcement number, title of position, and grade levels that you are applying; (2) Full name, mailing address, home and work telephone numbers; (3) Country of C! itizenship; (4) Education and training; (5) Work experience - include n! ame and address of employer, job title and detailed description of duties, beginning and ending months and years for each job, average hours worked per week, and supervisor's name and telephone number.
VA Form 10- 2850a - Application For Associated Health Occupations - Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf (REQUIRED-IF SELECTED)
Proof of current certification, licensure or registration
Unofficial transcript(s) - official college transcript(s) will be required before being hired
Veterans should submit appropriate documentation as described previously in this vacancy announcement.
If currently employed by the federal government, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
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 cl! aims, 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. NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible. If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 980433 .
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire .
Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupa! tional questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.! pdf.
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
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2013-10-23T02:46:53.307253
MEM-14-006-980433-MT
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.
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If you were eligible to this job, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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