Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified Social Worker in Aurora, Colorado. This role entails working within the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program focused on mental health and crisis intervention. Candidates must possess a master's degree in social work and relevant state licensure. The position offers a supportive environment within a comprehensive healthcare system for veterans and their families.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Qualifications

• Must have citizenship in the United States.
• English proficiency is required.
• Must be licensed or certified to practice social work.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans based on psychosocial assessment and community resources.
• Provide consultation services and crisis intervention.
• Perform light to moderate physical activities as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Psychosocial assessment

Communication

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

This position is located at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care | Veterans Affairs. This Social Worker is based within the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) in the Primary Mental Health Section.

Duties

VA offers a Comprehensive Total Rewards package: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional.

This position is located at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care | Veterans Affairs. The duties include but are not limited to:

Requirements

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

• Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency: Social Workers must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• 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. Verification can be checked at https://www.cswe.org/Accreditation.
• 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 requirements can be found at http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. VHA may waive this requirement at GS-9 level if pending licensure, but at GS-11 and above, licensure is mandatory.

GRADE DETERMINATION

GS-09

Experience, Education, and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities including counseling, psychosocial assessment, treatment implementation, communication, and medical knowledge.

GS-11

Experience and Licensure: One year of post-MSW experience at GS-9 level and licensure or certification, or a doctoral degree in social work. Demonstrate knowledge of community resources, assessment, treatment modalities, and provide consultation services.

May qualify based on the Grandfathering Provision for current VHA employees.

Preferred Experience: Licensed at the advanced practice level; experience in crisis intervention or walk-in services.

Reference: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

The full performance level is GS-11, with a range of GS-09 to GS-11 for potential applicants.

Physical Requirements

Must be in good health, able to sit, walk, stand, and perform light to moderate physical activity. Must have close visual acuity for data analysis, reading, and computer work. May require travel to community agencies and partners.