The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is recruiting for a Senior Social Worker assigned to the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT)/Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program . The incumbent will manage homeless program consults, conducts assessments, and develops follow-up plans for Veterans experiencing homelessness. 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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Licensure: Candidate must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Education: Master's degree in social work (MSW) 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 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 master's degree in social work. 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, applicants must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which, one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management. Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes. Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area, as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills. Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area. Preferred Experience: Experience working with Veterans who are experiencing, or are at risk of homelessness. Demonstrate experience working with community partners to identify and access housing supports and other psychosocial resources. Experience conducting outreach to vulnerable populations, and developing community resource networks. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: Work is sedentary but also demands standing, walking, bending, twisting, and carrying light items. ["Duties include but are not limited to: Manage homeless program consults, conducts assessments, and develops follow-up plans for Veterans experiencing homelessness. Conduct in-person assessments with Veterans on inpatient units in order to provide information and referral to appropriate housing-related resources Respond to Homeless Hotline calls and provide cross-coverage for the HCHV Coordinated Entry Specialist and HCHV Outreach Specialist(s). Engage with community partners, developing networks of appropriate referral resources, and facilitating access to needed services. Provide services to Veterans in community-based settings such as shelters and transitional housing, in conjunction with the HPACT providers. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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