Social Worker - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Leavenworth, KS seeks a social worker to join the Veterans Health Administration. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, coordinate case management, and provide short-term psychotherapy within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes advocacy, community referrals, crisis intervention, and education of Veterans and families, with potential EDRP support and federal benefits. Monday–Friday schedule is typical.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed/certified to independently practice social work at the master's level.
• English language proficiency for professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments in collaboration with the Veteran and care team.
• Provide case management and discharge planning with community resources.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Offer short-term individual and group psychotherapy as clinically indicated.
• Coordinate referrals to VA/community services and document interactions.

Skills

Community resources knowledge

Psychosocial assessment

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Education

Master's degree in social work (CSWE accredited)

Job description

Summary

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.

Qualifications

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/
• English Language Proficiency
• Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C.
• 7403(f)
• 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-9 grade 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
• OR Education
• In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for 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
• Preferred Experience: Needs to support Veterans clinical support and community reintegration
• CBT - Motivational Training - Military Competency - Group Work
• 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.

Duties

• VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties to include but not limited to: Assessment: Complete a biopsychosocial assessment of the Veteran in collaboration with the Veteran - the interdisciplinary treatment team - family members - and significant others
• Screening: May participate in the screening and assessment of Veterans referred for admission to the RRTP program
• Case Management: Responsibilities include providing supportive services and assistance in coping with acute conditions - chronic conditions - trauma sequelae - community adjustment - discharge planning - addiction - and other health problems
• Treatment Planning/Goal Setting: Responsible for developing the treatment plan in collaboration with the Veteran - the interdisciplinary treatment team - family members - and significant others as clinically indicated
• Psychotherapy: Provide Veterans with short-term individual and group psychotherapy as clinically indicated and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Group Work: Facilitate psychotherapeutic and/or psychoeducational groups as appropriate
• Referral to Service Providers: Primary coordinator of and point of contact for VA and/or community resources
• Collaborate with other service providers in ongoing assessment of the Veteran's need for case management services and/or discharge planning
• Resource Usage/Development: 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
• Advocacy: Acts as an advocate serving the best interest of the Veteran/family
• Also acts as an advocate for the VA and need for services in specific geographical areas
• Crisis Intervention:Makes urgent risk assessments and developing crisis management plans
• Education/Health Promotion and Prevention: Provides education related to VA and community resources - entitlements - and health care planning - and will refer Veterans/families to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs
• Coordination of Non-Institutional and Institutional Services: Responsible for the coordination of referrals to non-institutional services such as Adult Day Health Care - hospice - respite - and community nursing home care services in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team members
• Supportive Counseling: Provide the Veterans with ongoing supportive counseling
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more 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) Telework: Ad hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized