Social Worker (Inpatient/Med Surg)
Incumbent is a professional social worker assigned to work at the Fairfield Based Outpatient Clinic assigned to the primary care clinics and to VA inpatients at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment teams. The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the basic psychosocial problems of veterans. Referrals typically originate from members of the interdisciplinary team and from veterans and/or their families. The incumbent must complete assessments to determine the presenting problem, to determine in-home factors impacting the problem, and to determine obstacles to treatment and/or discharge and to follow through with recommended treatments. Consultation with members of the multidisciplinary team is provided to coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the agreed upon goals for a veteran's treatment needs and include serving as liaison with community professionals regarding needed services for veterans and/or their families. Services include but are not limited to discharge planning, screening/assessment, treatment planning/goal setting, advocacy, referral to service providers, resource usage/development, coordination of non-institutional and institutional services, crisis intervention, education/health promotion and prevention, and supportive counseling. Employs, establishes, and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and/or their families who are experiencing medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems. Completes thorough psychosocial assessments, including psychosocial diagnosis and high-risk assessments, to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of veterans and/or their families. The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence, post-discharge; that is possible and practicable. Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participates through collaboration with veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of treatment goals, interventions, and discharge plans Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:
00am to 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/01/2019. 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. English language proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English Education:
Must 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 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 degree meets accreditation standards for a master of social work. (COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION) Licensure:
Must have a current and active license or certification by a state at the advanced practice level which included an ASWB advanced generalist or clinical examination, unless grandfathered by the state which you are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice). (COPIES OF LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION) Grade Determinations:
Specialized Experience for GS-11:
Requires a minimum of one year of post-MSW degree professional social work experience in the field of health care. This experience must have been in a clinical setting and must have demonstrated the potential to perform advanced assignments independently. (A clinical setting is a medical center, clinic - medical or psychiatric, residential treatment center, or any other type of facility where social work participates in a collaborative treatment and is identified with the medical profession.) Experience must have been obtained AFTER earning a Master's Degree in Social Work. SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 LEVEL:
To meet the required specialized experience for the GS-11 level, applicant may substitute a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work. You must submit a transcript to receive credit for this education. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. References:
VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix G39, SOCIAL WORKER, available in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Straight pulling (1 hour); Pulling hand over hand (1 hour); Walking (2 hours); Standing (2 hours); Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); sitting in front of a computer for long periods; Long distance driving. Environmental Factors:
Outside and inside; Excessive heat; Excessive cold; Excessive humidity; Excessive dampness or chilling; Excessive noise, intermittent; Constant noise; Working closely with others; Working alone. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday; 8:
00am to 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/01/2019. 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. English language proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English Education:
Must 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 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 degree meets accreditation standards for a master of social work. (COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION) Licensure:
Must have a current and active license or certification by a state at the advanced practice level which included an ASWB advanced generalist or clinical examination, unless grandfathered by the state which you are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice). (COPIES OF LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION) Grade Determinations:
Specialized Experience for GS-11:
Requires a minimum of one year of post-MSW degree professional social work experience in the field of health care. This experience must have been in a clinical setting and must have demonstrated the potential to perform advanced assignments independently. (A clinical setting is a medical center, clinic - medical or psychiatric, residential treatment center, or any other type of facility where social work participates in a collaborative treatment and is identified with the medical profession.) Experience must have been obtained AFTER earning a Master's Degree in Social Work. SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 LEVEL:
To meet the required specialized experience for the GS-11 level, applicant may substitute a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work. You must submit a transcript to receive credit for this education. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. References:
VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix G39, SOCIAL WORKER, available in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Straight pulling (1 hour); Pulling hand over hand (1 hour); Walking (2 hours); Standing (2 hours); Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); sitting in front of a computer for long periods; Long distance driving. Environmental Factors:
Outside and inside; Excessive heat; Excessive cold; Excessive humidity; Excessive dampness or chilling; Excessive noise, intermittent; Constant noise; Working closely with others; Working alone. 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.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$75,515 to $98,176 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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