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Social Worker (PACT)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, onsite Social Worker job at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, based at the McAllen Outpatient Clinic in McAllen, Texas. The social worker helps veterans on a PACT team, the VA's team-based primary care model, and there are 2 vacancies with up to 25% travel.

Telework eligible2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. It is open to the public and to current or former VHA or affiliate Health Profession Trainee program participants.

What you would do

  • Complete psychosocial assessments and treatment for veterans under social work supervision.
  • Coordinate community services and referrals for veterans and their families.
  • Provide individual, group and family counseling and therapy.
  • Explain veterans' benefits and make referrals based on eligibility.
  • Develop treatment plans with veterans, families and the care team.
  • Complete suicide risk assessments for patients with suicidal thoughts or high-risk flags.

Do you qualify for GS-9 to GS-11?

With experience: For GS-9, no experience beyond the basic requirements is needed. For GS-11, you need at least one year of experience after your master's degree in social work, equal to GS-9 level, in health care or social work settings, plus a state license to practice independently. Two years of medical social work experience, including work with veterans and caregivers, is preferred.

With education: You need a master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). A doctoral degree in social work cannot replace the master's degree. A doctoral degree in social work can replace the one year of clinical experience for GS-11.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license or certification to practice social work independently at the master's level (for GS-9, this may be waived while you finish state exam prerequisites)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV that clearly shows how you meet each required KSA
  • Transcript, required if you use your education to qualify
  • Certification of foreign equivalency if you used foreign education
  • Documentation of CSWE accreditation if your school is no longer listed
  • Cover letter, DD-214, or other documents if they apply to you

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications and the KSAs for your grade. The VA verifies your experience and may check references, and missing or unclear information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Show each required KSA in your resume with specific examples, since the VA will not assume your experience.
  • If you qualify through your master's degree, include an official transcript and confirm the school's CSWE accreditation.
  • Use a long-form resume or CV; the 2-page resume rule does not apply to this job.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Incentives and relocation: Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are not authorized for this job.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding and acceptable ID, including REAL ID for driver's licenses
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination required
  • Pass a pre-placement exam to operate a government vehicle
  • Medical clearance for vehicle operation, including vision and hearing standards
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$64,501 – $101,458 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 to GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
McAllen, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CAZM-13100851-27-LEM

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