Social Worker (OEF/OIF/OND) - Department Of Veterans Affairs - Terre Haute, IN
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans.
WHO WE ARE
We are people who take great pride and deep satisfaction in providing America’s veterans with the best clinical care, the most innovative technology, and the most comprehensive array of benefits America has to offer.
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The nation’s 13th largest city has gone through a dramatic revitalization and a stunning renaissance that makes it a different place than it was just a decade ago. Indy is the perfect balance of cosmopolitan style and small-town charm that makes it a successful destination for leisure travel, conventions and group tours, catering to more than 21 million visitors a year.
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is 11 . The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 11 to 11 . The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate’s education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
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.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. DUTIES:
Please Note: LCSW is strongly preferred.
Please Note: Experience in a trauma work setting is strongly preferred
The OEF/OIF/OND Social Worker provides social work services to veterans receiving care in the outpatient OEF/OIF/OND Mental Health Support Program, part of the Richard L. Roudebush VAMC. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the OEF/OIF/OND 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 OEF/OIF/OND 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 OEF/OIF/OND 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.
In conjunction with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the OEF/OIF/OND Social Worker screens and assesses the veteran’s psychosocial needs and barriers in order to facilitate his or her access to appropriate VA and community resources. Through collaborative relationships with the veteran, his or her family/caregiver and other VA programs and VA staff, the OEF/OIF/OND Social Worker coordinates the gathering of information vital to the process of setting appropriate treatment goals and time frames for achieving those goals. Assessment information, comprising the Psychiatry Assessment Template includes, among other issues:
Marital/family/social status Psychiatric and substance use history Employment/educational/financial status Use of entitlement programs Legal problems/issues Impact of medical problems on psychosocial functioning Strengths/Limitations Military history (especially as it pertains to PTSD)
Completion of screening/assessment information, in coordination with the OEF/OIF/OND multidisciplinary treatment team, the veteran and his/her family, the OEF/OIF/OND Social Worker determines realistic goals with the veteran, including such factors as a) problems, b) goals, c) objectives, c) specific concrete interventions. Treatment plans are written utilizing the MHTP software.
The OEF/OIF/OND Social Worker, as the Primary Mental Health Provider for his/her caseload, will be responsible for all aspects of case management, including (but not necessarily limited to):
Provision of individual psychotherapy services Referral to appropriate group therapy services Referral to appropriate psychiatric medication management services Referral for appropriate psychological testing services Referral to appropriate substance abuse services Referral to appropriate medical services Crisis management Follow-through on no-shows, according to the departmental No-show policy Regular review and update of progress through treatment plan reviews Advocacy Education/health promotion
The OEF/OIF/OND Social Workers may be required to make presentations at PDHRA or other DoD events to assist returning veterans make their transition to the VA system. Should these programs occur during evenings or weekends, Comp Time may be offered.
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday 0800-430P
Functional Statement – Social Worker OIF/OEF/OND – 000000
Relocation Incentive is not authorized.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Must have a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Note: Certain Degrees with other titles are also creditable including, Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW), Master of Social Service Administration (MSSA), Master of Social Service (MSS), Master of Social Adminstartion (MSA) and Master of Social Welfare.
Licensure- Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 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 on the OHRM website .
Preferred Experience: Experience in a trauma work setting is strongly preferred
LCSW is strongly preferred.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
GS-11 LEVEL requires a minimum of one year of post-MSW degree professional social work experience in the field of health care. This experience must have been in a clinical setting and must have demonstrated the potential to perform advanced assignments independently. (A clinical setting is a medical center, clinic – medical or psychiatric, residential treatment center, or any other type of facility where social work participates in a collaborative treatment and is identified with the medical profession.) Experience must have been obtained AFTER earning a Master’s Degree in Social Work. 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 diagnoses, 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 example, 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 as a 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 the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking, especially those programs in use by VHA.
References: VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix F7, SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated February 2009.
PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Physical Requirements: Work involves diagnostic evaluation, planning and treatment to patients in assigned areas. Work demands are frequent standing and walking since patients and services are scattered throughout the VA Medical Center.
Veterans’ Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 “Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference” with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is [##] . The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of [##] to [##] . The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
BENEFITS: VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION: This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE : It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214
- OF-306
- Other
- Other Veterans Document
- SF-15
- SF-50
Resume or CV
Copy of College Transcripts (originals will be requested if you are selected for the position)
Proof of Licensure (LCSW or equivalent)
VA Form 10-2850c – Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available a t
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf )
Most recent SF 50 – (may be obtained from your Electronic Official Personnel Folder- EOPF)
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants :
- DD-214 (If you are a Veteran – this document provides proof of service and type of discharge)
- Optional Form 306 – Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf ).
- Other (other documents you may have that are pertinent to the position, i.e, certifications)
- Other Veterans Documents
- SF-15 (Veterans Applicantion for Vet Preferrence)
Please
use this checklist to make sure you have included
other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation
to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for
displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional
information.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options . The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1582496 .
NOTE : If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Renea Bogan
Phone: (317)988-2879
Email: RENEA.BOGAN@VA.GOV
Agency Information:
VHA Indianapolis VAMC
Department of Veterans Affairs
Richard L Roudebush VAMC HRMS
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS
Indianapolis,
IN
46202
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