The Social Worker (BHIP) independently provides clinical psychosocial and case management services at an advanced practice level to eligible veterans and their family members to meet biological, psychological, social, and environmental needs. This position is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 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. 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. Licensure: Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Grade Determination: GS-11 Social Worker Specialized Experience: 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. 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, the candidate 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. Licensure: GS-11 - Must have a license or certification in a state at the independent practice level. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. References: VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39 ["Interviews veterans and their family members/significant others to establish facts about the veteran's situation, presenting problems and their causes, and the impact of such problems on the veteran's functioning and health as part of a comprehensive psychosocial assessment Interprets and explains VA's treatment and benefit programs Reviews all data, subjective and objective, and makes a clinical assessment identifying needs and strengths Effectively utilizes professional skill, objectivity, and insight Uses advanced clinical training, insight, and experience to interpret data and to identify viable treatment options Assesses high risk factors, acuity, and need for services Serves veterans who tend to have frequent and severe crises, lack family or an adequate community support network, are poor at self-monitoring, frequently fail to comply with instructions and treatment, or have significant deficits in coping skills and require continuing professional psychosocial support Independently evaluates the client's situation, including the veteran's reaction and ability to deal with it, and arrives at a reasoned conclusion Assesses at-risk factors and develops a preliminary disposition plan involving the veteran and family or significant others Performs insightful assessment of serious and complicated cases involving psychiatric illness, catastrophic medical conditions, dementia and other high-risk diagnoses Makes independent professional decisions and recommendations for agency action Develops psychosocial treatment plans in coordination with interdisciplinary team members, including goals for psychosocial clinical treatment Provides independent consultation and makes recommendations to interdisciplinary team on course of treatment Coordinates screening of patients for specific mental health programs, such as MHICM, SAOP, HCHV, PRRC, PCT, and provides ongoing treatment per mental health program guidelines Evaluates his or her practice on an on-going basis through participation in professional peer review, case conferences, or other organized means Active in and accepts responsibility for the development and maintenance of professional standards of treatment Makes adjustments to the psychosocial treatment plan and interventions based on changing needs and response to interventions Initiates and effects changes in methods and interventions to promote efficient practice and improve patient outcomes Communicates confidence in the veteran's ability and worth, helping the veteran address problems utilizing large support systems as appropriate Participates in the assignment of veterans to treatment teams and programs, and consults with other specialists in planning treatment for veterans and with co-morbidities Provides clinical services to veterans and family members in support of the veteran's treatment; giving advice, guidance, emotional support, and other assistance Provides individual and group counseling services, including psychotherapy in some settings Assists and encourages veterans and significant others in facing problems, thinking them through, evaluating situations realistically, considering alternative courses of action, and arriving at plans for using resources to resolve problems Organizes community services on behalf of beneficiaries, developing and coordinating procedures for use of these services by related staff Develops working relationships and agreements with other organizations having responsibilities for the same patient population, and maintains a current and productive network of referral resources Coordinates Social Work services with other services offered in the treatment program assuring such services are complementary and comprehensive Provides case management services to those veterans at high social or medical risk, serving as the liaison to other treatment programs Provides training to students, residents, interns, and fellows from other disciplines; instructs them on psychosocial treatment and on the services available from Social Workers Responsible for providing patients and family members with educational services, and identifying the health education needs of veterans and working with interdisciplinary team members on a plan to address those needs Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]