Veterans Affairs
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This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $78,308.00/yr - $123,162.00/yr Summary
Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a wide variety of health services to individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and educational backgrounds. Specific population includes but is not limited to geriatric with emphasis on Long-Term Care for those with skilled nursing needs. Community Living Center (CLC) is comprised of programs for rehabilitation, palliative care, wound/surgical, behavioral and oncology patients. 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: Must 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 http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work
Licensure: Candidates must be licensed or certified to independently practice social work at the master's degree level (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
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
Failure to Obtain License or Certification
Social workers must actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure or certification starting from the date of their appointment
Failure to become licensed or certified within the prescribed amount of time will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment
Loss of Licensure or Certification
Once licensed or certified - social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment
Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment
Grandfathering Provision: 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: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
The candidate’s qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
Social Worker - GS-09 Experience - Education and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate KSAs: Ability to utilize counseling skills when working with Veterans and family members
Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed
Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals
This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies
Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures
This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology
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, 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: Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services
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
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
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
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: Experience working in a geriatric setting and knowledge of the conservatorship referral process is highly preferred
References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Work Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration
The full performance level of this vacancy is the GS-11 level
Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds); light carrying (under 15 pounds); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking; standing; hearing (aid permitted)
Duties Duties include but are not limited to: Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Provide direct services including crisis intervention, individual and group counseling/psychotherapy, and family counseling
Implement treatment modalities and manage psychosocial interventions - measuring outcomes to ensure effectiveness
Conduct case management for complex and high-risk veterans - including outreach and screening for psychosocial needs
Coordinate discharge planning - ensuring seamless transitions to appropriate settings or residential facilities
Facilitate and manage community-based services - referrals - and connections with additional VA and community programs
Function as part of an interdisciplinary team - contributing to treatment planning and providing consultation on veterans\' psychosocial needs
Participate actively in team meetings - quality improvement initiatives - and treatment planning conferences
Educate and assist veterans with advance care planning and completion of VA Advance Directive documents
Conduct assessments for suspected abuse - conservatorship needs - and provide necessary legal documentation and applications
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using electronic medical records - ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection regulations
Participate in organizational committees - workgroups - and task forces - contributing to policy development and service improvement initiatives
Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Per supervisor discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized; Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Salary
This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $78,308.00/yr - $123,162.00/yr Summary
Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a wide variety of health services to individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and educational backgrounds. Specific population includes but is not limited to geriatric with emphasis on Long-Term Care for those with skilled nursing needs. Community Living Center (CLC) is comprised of programs for rehabilitation, palliative care, wound/surgical, behavioral and oncology patients. 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: Must 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 http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work
Licensure: Candidates must be licensed or certified to independently practice social work at the master's degree level (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
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
Failure to Obtain License or Certification
Social workers must actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure or certification starting from the date of their appointment
Failure to become licensed or certified within the prescribed amount of time will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment
Loss of Licensure or Certification
Once licensed or certified - social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment
Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment
Grandfathering Provision: 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: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
The candidate’s qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
Social Worker - GS-09 Experience - Education and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate KSAs: Ability to utilize counseling skills when working with Veterans and family members
Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed
Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals
This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies
Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures
This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology
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, 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: Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services
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
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
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
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: Experience working in a geriatric setting and knowledge of the conservatorship referral process is highly preferred
References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Work Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration
The full performance level of this vacancy is the GS-11 level
Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds); light carrying (under 15 pounds); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking; standing; hearing (aid permitted)
Duties Duties include but are not limited to: Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Provide direct services including crisis intervention, individual and group counseling/psychotherapy, and family counseling
Implement treatment modalities and manage psychosocial interventions - measuring outcomes to ensure effectiveness
Conduct case management for complex and high-risk veterans - including outreach and screening for psychosocial needs
Coordinate discharge planning - ensuring seamless transitions to appropriate settings or residential facilities
Facilitate and manage community-based services - referrals - and connections with additional VA and community programs
Function as part of an interdisciplinary team - contributing to treatment planning and providing consultation on veterans\' psychosocial needs
Participate actively in team meetings - quality improvement initiatives - and treatment planning conferences
Educate and assist veterans with advance care planning and completion of VA Advance Directive documents
Conduct assessments for suspected abuse - conservatorship needs - and provide necessary legal documentation and applications
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using electronic medical records - ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection regulations
Participate in organizational committees - workgroups - and task forces - contributing to policy development and service improvement initiatives
Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Per supervisor discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized; Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by 2x Get notified about new Social Worker jobs in Los Angeles, CA. Case Manager - Villas Montclair & Gramercy (JR 5080)
Case Manager - Early Intervention Day Treatment
University Park, CA $10,000.00-$52,919.00 1 year ago Case Manager - Early Intervention Day Treatment
University Park, CA $10,000.00-$52,919.00 1 year ago Los Angeles, CA $90,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles County, CA $23.24-$28.28 22 hours ago Social Worker MSW (Adult) - Full-Time, 8-Hour Day Shift (Tuesday-Saturday)
Community Health Navigator - Los Angeles
University Park, CA $47,098.00-$52,919.00 1 year ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $10,000.00-$52,919.00 1 year ago Case Manager - Villas at Del Rey (JR 5296)
Los Angeles County, CA $23.24-$28.28 1 month ago University Park, CA $10,000.00-$52,919.00 8 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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