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The Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network Social Worker reports to the Specialty Care Nurse Manager accepts direction from the Social Work Executive with respect to social work practice. The Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network Social Worker practices at an advanced level using professional judgement and expertise to make decisions about service delivery. The Employee consults with the supervisor and social work executive as needed and with colleagues to develop knowledge and apply policies as needed.
05/16/2025 to 05/27/2025
$81,228 - $105,591 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
CBSS-12734939-25-JE
837138200
This announcement is open to the PUBLIC. current, permanent VA employees of The John J. Pershing VAMC and VISN 15 employees apply to CBSS-12734937-25-JE. HIGHLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU CLEARLY DOCUMENT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA's) LISTED FOR THE POSITION. THEY ARE LISTED IN THE QUALIFICATION SECTION OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Please ensure your resume is formatted MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY for all positions held so that we may give you credit for your experience.
The Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network Social Worker provides social work services to Veterans receiving care in the context of the Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network. The Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network Social Worker independently provides clinical psychosocial and case management services at an advanced practice level to eligible Veterans with cardiovascular disease diagnoses including ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter, aortic stenosis, and congestive heart failure. This position may require travel to multiple duty stations within the Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network.
Services include the provision of high-quality case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers and/or agencies as needed by the Veteran to meet biological, psychological, social, and environmental needs. Veterans enrolled in this program experience chronic health care conditions with varying co-modalities. Their physical and psychosocial needs are critical and complex requiring a high degree of skilled clinical intervention, oversight, problem solving, and coordination of care to help reduce factors that increase morbidity and mortality. The services are provided in the healthcare setting (inpatient and outpatient) and in the community as needed. Services are accomplished in collaboration with varying internal disciplines and with a wide range of external stakeholders, community agencies, and networks. Special attention will be given to coordination of appointments, transportation services, lodging for the Veteran and caregiver(s) in the context of their evaluation and treatment for these cardiovascular conditions.
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary medical team, the Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network Social Worker evaluates the Veteran's presenting psychosocial problems and facilitates access to the resources that can most appropriately minimize the Veteran's psychosocial stressors. By involving and educating families and caregivers involved in the Veteran's care, the Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network Social Worker works to optimize the social supports available to the Veteran to promote maximum recovery and functioning. As an independent practitioner of social work, the Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network Social Worker evaluates psychosocial needs and applies social work interventions with a high degree of autonomy, exercising independent judgment and initiative in carrying out social work functions and in applying social work values and ethics to complex situations.
The lifetime course of the Veteran's treatment may include but is not limited to multiple cardiovascular imaging studies, procedures, surgery, and ongoing medical management. The Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network Social Worker provides comprehensive bio-psychosocial intervention at various stages throughout the course of the Veteran's illness.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Ad-Hoc only
Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position.
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HIGHLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU CLEARLY DOCUMENT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA's) LISTED FOR THE POSITION. THEY ARE LISTED IN THE QUALIFICATION SECTION OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
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 05/27/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12734939.
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