This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/621079000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This is an open continuous announcement for all specialties within the Mental Health service for Social Workers, please see below for descriptions. You may choose which specialties you would like to apply for within the application process.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
11/05/2021 to 09/30/2022
$64,649 - $84,049 per year
GS 11
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
CBTG-OCA-11286863-22-TDM
621079000
Suicide Prevention Case Manager: The incumbent is assigned to the Suicide Prevention program at the Memphis VA Medical Center and provides case management and clinical intervention of Veterans who are identified as high risk for suicide. The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of at-risk Veterans as they transition from inpatient to outpatient care of have been identified as moderate or high risk. The incumbent will play a role in Suicide Prevention Programs by fielding various calls, assessing Veterans for clinical needs, assisting in crisis situations, and conducting various case management functions.
HUD-VASH Case Manager: The incumbent is assigned to HUD-VASH as a Case Manager within the Mental Health Service working with Veterans who have substance abuse and mental Illness. The incumbent is a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides intense case management for Veterans who present as homeless and in need of a stable housing environment. Case managers are involved in community work/outreach as well as provide intake evaluations for diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling and group therapy
Inpatient Social Worker: The incumbent has a broad range of responsibilities while working with veterans who are on the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The incumbent completes psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, safety plans, and weekly progress notes. The incumbent provides case management. The incumbent is part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides care to the veteran, and documents plans of care in the veteran's Treatment Plan. The incumbent is knowledgeable of community resources. The primary social worker initiates and completes discharge planning.
MHICM Social Worker: The incumbent functions as part of an interdisciplinary Mental Health Intensive Case Management team, which includes a nurse case manager and Psychiatrist to provide intensive case management to veteran with serious mental illness. The incumbent completes assessments and documents in the veteran's treatment plan. The incumbent does weekly home visits to ensure veteran is at maximum functioning in their home environment. The incumbent makes referrals to providers as needed to include necessity for Inpatient Psychiatric Admissions.
Housing Specialist: The incumbent is assigned to HUD-VASH as a Housing Specialist within the Mental Health Service working with Veterans who have substance abuse and mental Illness. The incumbent is a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides intense case management. The Housing Specialist is instrumental as the first point of contact to assist with the admission process and housing requirements necessary to get the Veteran housed quickly and effectively. Housing Specialist work collaboratively with Public Housing Authorities and Landlords to provide a smooth transition into housing. Housing Specialist are involved in community work/outreach as well as provide intake evaluations for diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling and group therapy.
BHIP Case Manager: The BHIP Case Manager is assigned to our outpatient mental health team (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program--BHIP), and provides case management/care coordinator for Veterans receiving mental health care through in the BHIP Clinic.
Homeless Case Manager - substance use focus: The case manager for Supported Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) will work with SSVF grantees and homeless program staff to engage Veterans experiencing substance use disorder concerns into VA services.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Title/Functional Statement #:Social Worker-Multiple Specialties/PD000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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.
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If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. Per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, 2 weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or that has been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. For Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or AstraZeneca/Oxford, full vaccination is 2 weeks after receiving the second dose in a 2-dose series. For Johnson and Johnson (J&J)/Janssen, full vaccination is 2 weeks after an employee has received a single dose.
HR Office staff must verify your vaccination status prior to issuing a final offer of employment and before you report for New Employee Orientation. In addition, new hires must show vaccination documentation and submit their completed VA Form 10230, COVID-19 Vaccination Form, to VA HR staff when reporting for New Employee Orientation. HR Staff will upload vaccination information in the VA Light Electronic Action Framework (LEAF) system. If you are unable to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination due to a legally covered exception (i.e. medical or religious reasons), VA will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation is needed and how you can request an exception. If you request a legally required exception, you must first complete the VA Form 10230, and return the form to the servicing HR Office staff within 2 business days. The HR Office staff will submit the form to your new supervisor of record for adjudication of the exception request. You may receive a final offer or be appointed while your request for medical or religious exception is being adjudicated. Some positions must be adjudicated favorably prior to receiving a final offer. Please contact the HR Point of Contact listed in the JOA for more information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Receiving Service Credit or 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 employee's 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. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, 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.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. 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 exception from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Expanded Telework Program language
Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Management officials will provide information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11286863.
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