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Home Based Primary Care Clinical Psychologist
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Summary
The Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) Social Worker delivers evidence‑based care for primary care patients identified with a variety of emotional and psychiatric problems including depression, anxiety disorders, and alcohol misuse. The primary role of this position is to provide a full range of brief, solution‑focused therapeutic interventions to primary care patients not currently established with a mental health provider.
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.
English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
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 can be found at http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. 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 worker or social work executive—will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with 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.
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. 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.
Multiple state licensure details, ASWB examination information, and grading determinations for GS‑9 and GS‑11 are included but are referenced without table layout, and are available in the Appendix of the official job posting.
Duties
Independently conducts psychosocial assessments.
Utilizes the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5th Edition as the basis for diagnostic impressions and conclusions.
This co‑located collaborative care (CCC) social worker position is administratively within the Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL), with primary assignment to the Primary Care‑Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) program located within primary care.
The CCC behavioral health provider (social worker) functions as part of multidisciplinary primary care teams and delivers brief, consultation‑based services to veterans, primary care providers, and allied Patient Alliance Care Team (PACT) members.
The focus is on general service delivery for a wide range of concerns and resolving problems within the primary care service context.
Behavioral health visits are brief (generally 20‑30 minutes), limited in number (1‑6 visits), and are provided in the primary care practice area. The structure is such that the patient views meeting with the behavioral health provider as a routine primary care service.
PCMHI providers function within fast‑paced primary care teams and can expect to consult with 7‑10 patients per day with the primary goals of assisting PACT members with identification, treatment, and management of mental health and behavioral medicine conditions in the enrolled population.
Has working knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures—including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
Coordinates contact with the facility Suicide Prevention Coordinator where clinically warranted for a veteran patient under his/her care.
Independently provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plans.
Ability to evaluate incumbents own practice through professional peer review, case conferences, and other organizational means.
Communicates effectively—both orally and in writing—with people from varied backgrounds.
Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures, handling conflict and problems constructively, and maintains a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner toward veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff.
Knowledge of and skill in the use of word‑processing, data management, and other computer systems—especially those programs in use by VHA.
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm. Pay: Competitive salary with 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 off per year, including 13‑26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 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 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance includes Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care and many federal insurance programs that can be carried into retirement.
Additional Information Full performance level is GS‑11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected ranges from GS‑9 to GS‑11. For more information on qualification standards and detailed visa or apprenticeship policies, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ and the VA Directive and Handbook 5019 for Physical Requirements.
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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.
English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
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 can be found at http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. 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 worker or social work executive—will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with 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.
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. 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.
Multiple state licensure details, ASWB examination information, and grading determinations for GS‑9 and GS‑11 are included but are referenced without table layout, and are available in the Appendix of the official job posting.
Duties
Independently conducts psychosocial assessments.
Utilizes the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5th Edition as the basis for diagnostic impressions and conclusions.
This co‑located collaborative care (CCC) social worker position is administratively within the Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL), with primary assignment to the Primary Care‑Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) program located within primary care.
The CCC behavioral health provider (social worker) functions as part of multidisciplinary primary care teams and delivers brief, consultation‑based services to veterans, primary care providers, and allied Patient Alliance Care Team (PACT) members.
The focus is on general service delivery for a wide range of concerns and resolving problems within the primary care service context.
Behavioral health visits are brief (generally 20‑30 minutes), limited in number (1‑6 visits), and are provided in the primary care practice area. The structure is such that the patient views meeting with the behavioral health provider as a routine primary care service.
PCMHI providers function within fast‑paced primary care teams and can expect to consult with 7‑10 patients per day with the primary goals of assisting PACT members with identification, treatment, and management of mental health and behavioral medicine conditions in the enrolled population.
Has working knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures—including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
Coordinates contact with the facility Suicide Prevention Coordinator where clinically warranted for a veteran patient under his/her care.
Independently provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plans.
Ability to evaluate incumbents own practice through professional peer review, case conferences, and other organizational means.
Communicates effectively—both orally and in writing—with people from varied backgrounds.
Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures, handling conflict and problems constructively, and maintains a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner toward veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff.
Knowledge of and skill in the use of word‑processing, data management, and other computer systems—especially those programs in use by VHA.
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm. Pay: Competitive salary with 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 off per year, including 13‑26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 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 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance includes Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care and many federal insurance programs that can be carried into retirement.
Additional Information Full performance level is GS‑11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected ranges from GS‑9 to GS‑11. For more information on qualification standards and detailed visa or apprenticeship policies, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ and the VA Directive and Handbook 5019 for Physical Requirements.
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