Social Worker - MHICM
Company Name:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Current Permanent VA Employees Only Excepted Service Permanent Full Time
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)1205635
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.
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.
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.
The Social Worker - Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) serves in the Ambulatory Section of Mental Health Service at the North Little Rock Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS).
Duties include but are not limited to:
Provide intensive case management services to assigned Veterans and significant others, consistent with the goals and methods of MHICM and with all relevant Medical Center policies and procedures;
Participate in team staffing regarding member selection, determination of treatment plans and goals, progress evaluation, discharge planning, and after care;
Work assertively and consistently with inpatient teams to assure continuity of care by providing consultation regarding clinical needs, treatment plans, and case management services for assigned members;
Promote appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and expeditious discharge of assigned members, consistent with program goals and with the individual treatment plans;
Complete clinical documentation according to MHICM and Medical Center standards;
Meet with VA, community, and professional organizations and individuals as needed to carry out assigned developmental and implementation responsibilities; and
Other duties as assigned.
Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday,8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. with on call phone rotational coverage
Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g)
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. Note: 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 the CSWE website to verify if that social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a master of social work.
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 for Arkansas require an unrestricted license at the LCSW level to practice at the advanced level.
English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j
GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
GS-12 Experience :
Experience, Education and Licensure: Senior Social Workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. At least two years should be in an area of specialized social work practice. Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an ASWB advanced generalist or clinical examination, unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice). Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Driver's License: This position requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Applicants must possess a current, valid and unrestricted driver's license. You must submit a copy of your current unrestricted Driver's License in order to meet this requirement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
REFERENCES: VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix G-39: SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-185
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: 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: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds, Light lifting, under 15 pounds, Light carrying, under 15 pounds, Use of fingers, Walking ( 2 hours), Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Hearing (aid permitted), and mental and emotional stability.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and 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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete theView 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) onThursday, September 25, 2014 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, , 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.
The following documents are required: Failure to provide the documentation listed below will result in being rated ineligible and your application package will be deactivated.
1. CV or Resume.
2. VA Form 10-2850c- Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available ) (required).
3. Occupational Questionnaire
4. Optional Form 306- Declaration for Federal Employment (Available ). This is a required form and must be submitted with your application.
5. Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50), from your _ Official Personnel Folder _, noting current grade, salary, position title and tenure. You must also include the SF-50 noting highest grade or highest previous rate. _ (Current CAVHS employees only: _ if your current SF-50 is not available through eOPF, you may contact your HR Specialist for assistance in getting a copy. However, a copy of your current SF-50 must be submitted with your application prior to the closing date of this announcement).
6 . Driver's License: You must submit a legible copy of your current, valid and unrestricted driver's license.
Please use this checklist__to make sure you have includedother documents required for your application, such as a copy of yourtranscript (if using education to qualify), documentationto support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (fordisplaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additionalinformation
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 is1205635.
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.
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating.
We will also review your application to make sure that your r sum supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your r sum does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered: .
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Current Permanent VA Employees Only Excepted Service Permanent Full Time
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)1205635
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.
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.
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.
The Social Worker - Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) serves in the Ambulatory Section of Mental Health Service at the North Little Rock Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS).
Duties include but are not limited to:
Provide intensive case management services to assigned Veterans and significant others, consistent with the goals and methods of MHICM and with all relevant Medical Center policies and procedures;
Participate in team staffing regarding member selection, determination of treatment plans and goals, progress evaluation, discharge planning, and after care;
Work assertively and consistently with inpatient teams to assure continuity of care by providing consultation regarding clinical needs, treatment plans, and case management services for assigned members;
Promote appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and expeditious discharge of assigned members, consistent with program goals and with the individual treatment plans;
Complete clinical documentation according to MHICM and Medical Center standards;
Meet with VA, community, and professional organizations and individuals as needed to carry out assigned developmental and implementation responsibilities; and
Other duties as assigned.
Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday,8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. with on call phone rotational coverage
Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g)
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. Note: 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 the CSWE website to verify if that social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a master of social work.
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 for Arkansas require an unrestricted license at the LCSW level to practice at the advanced level.
English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j
GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
GS-12 Experience :
Experience, Education and Licensure: Senior Social Workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. At least two years should be in an area of specialized social work practice. Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an ASWB advanced generalist or clinical examination, unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice). Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Driver's License: This position requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Applicants must possess a current, valid and unrestricted driver's license. You must submit a copy of your current unrestricted Driver's License in order to meet this requirement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
REFERENCES: VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix G-39: SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-185
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: 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: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds, Light lifting, under 15 pounds, Light carrying, under 15 pounds, Use of fingers, Walking ( 2 hours), Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Hearing (aid permitted), and mental and emotional stability.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and 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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete theView 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) onThursday, September 25, 2014 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, , 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.
The following documents are required: Failure to provide the documentation listed below will result in being rated ineligible and your application package will be deactivated.
1. CV or Resume.
2. VA Form 10-2850c- Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available ) (required).
3. Occupational Questionnaire
4. Optional Form 306- Declaration for Federal Employment (Available ). This is a required form and must be submitted with your application.
5. Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50), from your _ Official Personnel Folder _, noting current grade, salary, position title and tenure. You must also include the SF-50 noting highest grade or highest previous rate. _ (Current CAVHS employees only: _ if your current SF-50 is not available through eOPF, you may contact your HR Specialist for assistance in getting a copy. However, a copy of your current SF-50 must be submitted with your application prior to the closing date of this announcement).
6 . Driver's License: You must submit a legible copy of your current, valid and unrestricted driver's license.
Please use this checklist__to make sure you have includedother documents required for your application, such as a copy of yourtranscript (if using education to qualify), documentationto support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (fordisplaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additionalinformation
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 is1205635.
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.
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating.
We will also review your application to make sure that your r sum supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your r sum does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered: .
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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