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*Frequent travel will be required to in the Los Angeles & Sepulveda areas to conduct home visits. A government issued vehicle will be used for field-based work.*
The position services Veterans in the Home-Based Primary Care Program. The HBPC Program has various work sites within VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The Social Worker practices social work at an advanced level in the HBPC program which is a major specialty treatment program and a component of the Geriatrics & Extended Care.
11/29/2022 to 12/12/2022
$91,254 - $118,635 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
None
No
No
CBSX-11738121-23-TAT
691280800
Current federal employees of this agency.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
ALL US CITIZENS
Duties included but are not limited to:
Independently conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran/family and with the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner. Assesses and treats the complicated psychosocial problems of Veterans, families and significant other. Provides assessment of psychosocial problems that can include adjustment to the current medical condition and/or functional status, untreated or under-treated mental health or substance abuse condition, economic instability, legal problems, and inadequate social supports, housing and transportation.
Provides advanced level case management interventions and independently provides a full range of concrete services including, but not limited to, completing various forms and applications to ensure Veterans receive all benefits and services they are entitled to. Provides assistance in the procurement and retention of benefits, and where specialized services are required (i.e. legal issues, home care, financial, transportation, food, mental health, patient education) and will assist the Veteran in learning about and linking to the appropriate resources they require.
Provides specialized treatment to veterans with complex physical or mental illness. S/he incorporates multiple causations in differential diagnosis and treatment of Veteran, including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within approved scope of practice.
Provides clinical social work activities and conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments; assists with and completes advance directive counseling; grief and bereavement counseling; linkages services, coordination of care, crisis intervention, and case management services.
Independently identifies high-risk patients and completes mandated suspected abuse reporting for dependent adults or elders. Assesses the need for conservatorship, VA fiduciary and determines the need for consultation with VA legal counsel regarding care. Provides services to individuals who have either or both LPS or Probate Conservatorships.
Educates and assists Veteran or caregiver with completion of VA Means Test or LTC copayment forms.
Participates in treatment planning with the goal of effective provision of care. The effect of the social worker's professional interventions is a wide range of services from patient/caregiver satisfaction to suicide and relapse prevention.
Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy and provides advanced case management interventions in the treatment of Veterans and caregivers.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to educate others regarding grief assessment and intervention, family dynamics surrounding grief and loss, and bereavement support.
Knows the process for reporting and appropriate follow up interventions for signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and cognitive problems experienced by Veterans. Supports team members with challenging patient-care situations.
Develops and implements methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services. Demonstrates the ability to make changes based on findings from ongoing treatment, or treatment outcomes.
Offers consultation to colleagues on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in HPBC, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills.
Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of HBPC social work practice.
Social worker provides clinical supervision to unlicensed social workers to assist them in improving their practice skills.
Documents patient care activities after each significant contact and complete either Event Capture or an Encounter. Ensures that all consults, encounters/event captures, and clinical reminders are completed in a timely manner.
Attends all Social Work Service staff meetings, unit meetings, team meetings, program meetings and participates in continuing education activities.
Serves on committees and taskforces when requested. Participates in projects designed to evaluate and improve social work activities in assigned program.
Evaluates own practice through professional peer review, case conferences and other organizational means.
May need to travel to other HBPC sites at CBOC as well as other ambulatory care centers.
Responsible for clinical activities associated with the Social Work component of HBPC program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30A-4:00P
Telework: Yes. Some telework may be available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
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.
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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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.
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 to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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, 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.
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.
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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 12/12/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11738121.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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