This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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. Education: 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 this 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 tohttp://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Social Worker GS-11 Experience and Licensure: Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level. Education: In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted or the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals. (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services. Preferred Experience: Prefer candidate with previous work experience in the VA as well as working with a geriatric patient population. ["The Social Worker assigned to work in the Community Living Center (CLC) works within Geriatrics in the Extended Care programs. The CLC Social Worker's primary responsibilities are to provide support to Veterans and their families who are admitted to the CLC for short-term stays, respite, hospice, or long-term care through the use of psychosocial interventions and to assist the team in identifying patient priorities and preferences, and working toward aligning the care accordingly. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf Duties include but are not limited to: Provide and refer Veterans, families and care partners for counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention where appropriate. Educate/counsel on community and caregiver resources. Educate Veterans about VA Whole Health curriculum. Participate in Social Work educational development through staff meetings. Educate Veterans, care partners, and interdisciplinary team members on the psychosocial impact of illness and disease progression. Educate Veterans and care partners about Advance Care Planning. Ensure evidence-based practice and current standards of care are current Conduct psychosocial assessments and address social determinants of health to optimize access to care. Provide evidence-based treatment as clinically indicated. Maximize the independent social and interpersonal functioning of Veterans. Develop community partnerships and coordinate the clinical application of community services. Provide Clinical case management services to Veterans who may lack familial and community support, fail to adhere to treatment, or have major deficits in coping skills and would benefit from continued Social Work interventions. Provide psychosocial interventions, for individuals, groups, and families - including psychosocial crisis intervention services. Provide admission and discharge services, including information and referral services, identification and access to community resources. Address housing needs if indicated. Facilitate Veteran's return to the community at the safest and highest level based on their Help Veterans and care partners cope with the crisis of illness, and support them with. Assist Veterans and care partners with the completion of Advance Directive and Advance Care planning documents. Discuss life-sustaining treatment options and facilitate decision-making about surrogate decision-makers. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Negotiable Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: May be authorized at supervisor discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized"]

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