This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT to establish an applicant pool to fill vacancies more quickly as they occur. Eligible applications will be reviewed for consideration as vacancies occur, but no sooner than 15 business days after the opening date of the announcement. Please ensure you select both the program area(s) and location(s) of interest when applying. Please note, all program areas may not be available at all locations. 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/. Physical Requirements. Selectee must pass pre-employment physical exam or screening. 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 Determination: 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. AND 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. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39 dated September 10, 2019. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be in overall good health, able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. The incumbent must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands with reasonable accommodation if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the Social Worker or others. Position requires walking throughout the clinic and/or Medical Center, standing for extended periods of time, and involves sitting at a computer and in counsel and consultation with Veterans and interdisciplinary teams. Position may require minimal travel into the community to meet with community agencies and partners who aid, help, and provide support to the Caregiver Support Program, its Veterans, and caregivers. This position also requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. ["This is an overview of each program area. All duties/responsibilities are not shown. General Outpatient Mental Health Provides high quality mental health care and services to assigned Veteran patients enrolled in outpatient mental health care. This includes clinical assessment and treatment services as well as active case management and care coordination, advocacy, and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers/agencies as needed by the client. This is accomplished in cooperation with other members of the outpatient mental health treatment team and/or other interdisciplinary teams as appropriate. Will function as an integral member of the assigned outpatient mental health multidisciplinary treatment team, actively participating in patient assessment, treatment planning, case management, and provision of a full range of clinical treatment and services to all assigned Veteran patients. Tour of duty: Compressed tour (subject to change based on agency need).\nCompressed/Flexible: Available.\nTelework: Available. Suicide Prevention Case Manager (SPCM) Assists with the implementation of the suicide prevention strategies through education, monitoring and coordinating services. The activities include support for the identification of Veterans at high-risk; coordinating enhanced care when indicated; and education of providers, Veterans, families and community agencies/individuals on the risk factors and warning signs for suicide and treatment options. The primary component of the program is VA case management services, designed to improve/maintain Veteran's health and mental health, enhancing their ability to remain stable, housed and community integrated. Compressed/Flexible: Not available.\nTelework: Available. Primary Care-Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) Assists in the delivery of evidence-based care, psychoeducation, and brief interventions to Primary Care patients. Provides on-going support for Veterans transitioning from Primary Care to General Mental Health. Monitors response to and side effects from treatment to include providing education and support to patients and Primary Care staff. Utilizes mental health screening tools to monitor and assist in the delivery of evidence-based care for Primary Care patients identified with a variety of emotional and psychiatric problems including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and alcohol misuse. Compressed/Flexible: Not available.\nTelework: Available. Substance Treatment and Recovery Services (STARS) Works closely with the members of the STARS team, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, peer support specialists, and other support staff. Provides mental health services to assigned Veteran patients enrolled in the Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP). This includes high quality case management, clinical assessment and treatment, advocacy, and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers/agencies as needed by the patient. This is accomplished in cooperation with other members of the outpatient mental health treatment team and/or other interdisciplinary teams as appropriate. Compressed/Flexible: Not available.\nTelework: Not Available. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Center (PRRC) Provides high quality mental health care and services to assigned Veteran patients enrolled in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Program for the purpose of assessment and treatment of severe mental illness (PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia etc.). This includes high quality clinical assessment and evidence-based treatment services as well as active case management and care coordination, advocacy, and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers/agencies as needed by the Veteran. This is accomplished in cooperation with other members of the PRRC, the referring outpatient mental health treatment team, and/or other interdisciplinary teams as appropriate. Compressed/Flexible: Not available.\nTelework: Not Available. Applicable to all positions unless noted differently above:\nTour of duty: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm or 8:00-4:30 (subject to change based on agency need).\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required."]