Social Worker (CBOC)
Duties include but not limited to; Services the Veteran population enrolled at the Eastern Kansas Health Care System. Services include 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 client. This is accomplished in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Responsible for developing the treatment plan, and setting achievable treatment goals with the Veteran/family. Collaborates with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs. The social worker is responsible for educating the veteran and/or caregiver of the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of his surrogate decision-maker. Responsible for using the current social work resource file of VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of veterans. The social worker will refer the veteran to needed services. Understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. 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. Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3j, this part. 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 is social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. (Transcripts required). Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. (VHA may wave the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites as a social worker). (Copy of License required). Grade Determinations:
GS-11 Level:
In addition to the basic requirements, must have a minimum of one year of post-MSW degree experience in the field of health care social work (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in the state at the independent practice level. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below:
1.Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. 2.Ability to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team. 3.Ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds.This requires knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological) and the differential influences of the environment, society and culture. 4.Knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnosis, disabilities and treatment procedures.This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology. 5.Knowledge of psychosocial treatment and ability to independently implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals.This requires independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques. 6.Ability to independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups and families.Social workers must practice within the bounds of their license or certification.For examples, some states may require social workers providing psychotherapy to have a clinical level of licensure. 7.Ability to provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Ability to provide orientation and coaching to new social workers and social work graduate students. Ability to serve asa field instructor for social work graduate students who are completing VHA field placements. 8.Ability to independently evaluate his/her own practice through participation in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organized means. 9.Knowledge and skill in use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking, especially those programs in use by VHA. References:
The Qualification Standard for this occupation can be found in VA Handbook 5005/50 Part II, Appendix G39. SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD, Dated February 29,2012. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements:
Position requires occasional heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over, heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over, pushing ( 1 hour), use of fingers, both hands required, periods of standing (5 hours), walking (up to 2 hours), both legs required, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, both eyes required, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors, hearing (aid permitted) some bending, lifting and carrying of heavy items such as household items.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. 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. Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3j, this part. 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 is social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. (Transcripts required). Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. (VHA may wave the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites as a social worker). (Copy of License required). Grade Determinations:
GS-11 Level:
In addition to the basic requirements, must have a minimum of one year of post-MSW degree experience in the field of health care social work (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in the state at the independent practice level. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below:
1.Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. 2.Ability to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team. 3.Ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds.This requires knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological) and the differential influences of the environment, society and culture. 4.Knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnosis, disabilities and treatment procedures.This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology. 5.Knowledge of psychosocial treatment and ability to independently implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals.This requires independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques. 6.Ability to independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups and families.Social workers must practice within the bounds of their license or certification.For examples, some states may require social workers providing psychotherapy to have a clinical level of licensure. 7.Ability to provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Ability to provide orientation and coaching to new social workers and social work graduate students. Ability to serve asa field instructor for social work graduate students who are completing VHA field placements. 8.Ability to independently evaluate his/her own practice through participation in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organized means. 9.Knowledge and skill in use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking, especially those programs in use by VHA. References:
The Qualification Standard for this occupation can be found in VA Handbook 5005/50 Part II, Appendix G39. SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD, Dated February 29,2012. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements:
Position requires occasional heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over, heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over, pushing ( 1 hour), use of fingers, both hands required, periods of standing (5 hours), walking (up to 2 hours), both legs required, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, both eyes required, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors, hearing (aid permitted) some bending, lifting and carrying of heavy items such as household items.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$62,737 to $81,563 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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