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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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 to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Grade Determinations: Experience/Education: The candidate 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. Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice. Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty. Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level, and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs Below: 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. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); Light lifting (under 15 pounds); Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds); Light carrying (under 15 pounds); Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (1 hour); Standing (2 hours); Specific visual requirement (see computer screen); Hearing (aid permitted). Environmental Factors: Outside and inside; Dust; Silica, asbestos, etc.; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Working around moving objects or vehicles; Working closely with others; Working alone. ["The incumbent GS-12 Transition and Care Management (TCM) Supervisory Social Worker and Case Manager is responsible for the TCM, Polytrauma, Spinal Cord Injury, and Former Prisoner of War programs for the catchment area.The incumbent Supervisory Social Worker also plans, develops, implements and oversees all components of the facility's transition and care management services provided to Post 9/11combat and era Veterans. Duties include, but are not limited to: Develops a system to identify Post 9/11 combat and era patients served by the facility and those in the catchment area not currently seen. This may involve use of a Post 9/11 Veteran Registry, Patient Treatment File searches, the Care Management Tracking and Reporting Application (CMTRA), Veterans Health Information System and Technology Architecture (VISTA) and Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) records, classification reports, Patient Data Exchange, Network Health Exchange, contacts with the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) and VA Central Office, and contacts in the community. Serves as the facility point of contact for all inquiries regarding seamless transition of Post 9/11 combat and era Veterans and as point of contact for Post 9/11 combat and era Service members and Veterans seeking health care from the facility. These duties include a wide variety of stakeholders (e.g., Veterans, families, state and community agencies, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), military support programs, etc.). Incumbent addresses Congressional inquiries and VISN and VA Central Office action items as requested. Oversees or works closely with facility care management teams to include nurse and social worker case managers, the Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator, the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Coordinator and the Women Veterans Program Manager. Ensures Post 9/11combat and era Veterans receive comprehensive preventive mental and physical health evaluations. Promotes and coordinates evaluations for the TCM Program for the facility and the two outlying CBOCs. Prepares program reports for VA Central Office, the VISN Point of Contact (POC), and RVAHCS Facility leadership. Develops procedures for referrals between the RVAHCS, Military Treatment Facilities and/or community hospitals that promote appropriate and timely interfacility transfers. Establishes performance and outcome standards for the facility TCM Program that promote quality and efficiency of services in coordination with the overall goals of the medical center and those of the VISN and VA Central Office. Explores and analyzes community resources including family-friendly delivery systems. Identifies unmet needs of the Post 9/11 Veteran population and their families and works collaboratively with facility, VISN and VA Central Office staff to develop and implement solutions. Ensures that all Post 9/11 combat and era Service members and Veterans are screened for the need for care management services and that those in need of nurse and/or social worker Case Managers are assigned accordingly, particularly those who are severely-injured or ill. Coordinates psychosocial evaluation, assessment, and periodic reassessments of Post 9/11 combat and era Veterans patients served, which provides a 5 comprehensive database to identify psychological, social, and vocational needs and the appropriate treatment and services to be provided. Coordinates provision of individual and family treatment and support services provided to Post 9/11 combat and era Service members and Veterans. Oversees the Transition Patient Advocate, including monitoring their caseload and the advocacy services provided to Post 9/11 combat and era Service members and/or Veterans in their caseload. Advocates on behalf of the Post 9/11 combat and era service member and/or Veteran to ensure that services and benefits are obtained in a timely manner and in keeping with the VA's goal for excellence in customer service. Manages, coordinates, and is accountable for the provision and overall effectiveness of care management, family support services, and referrals for prosthetic appliances and home equipment for Post 9/11 combat and era Service members and/or Veterans. Including appropriate referrals and adjudication of services available through the Comprehensive Program for Family Caregivers. Works collaboratively with staff at Vet Centers and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Regional Office. Preferred: At least two years of experience providing social work services to Post 9/11 Veterans. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 0800- 1630 Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized:Contact Stacy.Hermann@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator(s) for questions/assistance. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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