Summary

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does NOT apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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 to http://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/
• Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations
• This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level
• For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified
• At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline
• (a) For appointments at the GS-9 grade level - VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent - master's level within three years of their appointment as a social worker
• Most states require two years of post-MSW experience as a prerequisite to taking the licensure/certification exam - and VHA gives social workers one additional year to pass the licensure/certification exam
• In states such as California - Washington - and others where the prerequisites for licensure exceed two years - social workers must become licensed at the independent - master's level within one year of meeting the full state prerequisites for licensure
• (b) A social worker who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and who has access to the electronic health record
• English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
• Grade Determinations GS-13 Experience/Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level
• Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment
• Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience
• Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as supervisory social workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to independently organize work - set priorities - and meet multiple deadlines
• Skill in a range of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision - consultation - negotiation with other departments and quality improvement
• Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers
• Ability to delegate authority - manage priorities - coordinate work - and follow up on pending issues to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion
• Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems - develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations - and use data effectively to manage workload - quality - performance - and productivity within the service
• Ability to provide staff training and development Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is 13
• Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position involves travel and potentially long periods of walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• The incumbent may be required to perform up to 25% of the job duties in the community for visits to the 4 CBOCs and/or for assisting MHICM/CRC patients
• Transporting Veterans and objects is required as the incumbent is responsible for locating housing - conducting home visits and meeting with landlords and community providers
• The incumbent may be exposed to home settings that may require donning of protective clothing
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• Incumbent must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual physical/TB screening or testing as a condition of employment
• Incumbent must complete all facility requirements to drive a GSA Vehicle and transport Veterans
• The incumbent provides care in home settings or other off-site locations - and is required to drive and/or ride in GSA vehicles and a valid state driver's license is required.

Duties

• The incumbent provides direct supervision of 2 senior social workers/leads - 5 social workers and 5 nurses assigned to the MHICM and CRC programs under Dayton VAMC
• The incumbent will conduct ongoing intensive reviews and appraisals to ensure that team members are aware of - adhere to all current directives of VHA - and meet the standards of The Joint Commission (TJC) and other relevant accrediting bodies - State licensure standards - and VA-OIG expectations
• The Incumbent must be licensed or certified to practice social work in a state at the advanced practice level
• A current BLS certificate is required
• Additionally - a valid driver's license is required - and some travel (up to 25%) will be needed
• Duties include - but are not limited - to: Administrative Responsibilities: Consistently models professional conduct in routine and stressful situations
• Provides leadership to implement the Veteran Centered Care Model
• Monitors - evaluates - and guides the quality and appropriateness of the interdisciplinary Mental Health treatment plans - progress notes - Veteran teaching - and discharge teaching
• Incorporates evidence-based practice into the care of Veterans
• Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact clients and staff - including initiating and participating in ethics consultations
• Maintains Veteran confidentiality
• Adheres to HIPAA guidelines and completes yearly mandatory HIPAA training
• Adheres to AIS security procedures and completes yearly mandatory security training
• Displays name badge per Medical Center Policy
• Acts to preserve veteran/family rights
• Identifies resources for Veteran/ family rights
• Treats all Veterans - families - and co-workers - with respect
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to Veteran diversity - and preserves and protects Veteran autonomy - dignity and rights
• Seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions
• Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact Veteran and staff and serves as a resource for Veterans and staff in addressing these issues
• Monitors - evaluates - and guides the quality and appropriateness of the interdisciplinary Mental Health treatment plans - progress notes - Veteran teaching - and discharge teaching
• Incorporates evidence-based practice into the care of Veterans
• Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact clients and staff - including initiating and participating in ethics consultations
• Demonstrates fairness and equality in partnership relationships - payroll and time keeping practices
• Manages program resources (financial - human - material - or informational) to facilitate safe - effective - and efficient care
• Designs and implements problem identification and resolution strategies that can be used within the Service
• Maintains ultimate responsibility for the coordination of all supplies - equipment - and work management in the MHICM and CRC Programs
• Initiates actions to acquire and maintain resources essential for Veteran care management in the MHICM and CRC in a cost-effective manner
• Evaluates factors related to safety - effectiveness - and cost when two or more practice options would result in the same expected Veteran outcome
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 0800-1630 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• 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) Functional Statement #: 93326-0 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional