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Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time Social Worker job at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, Idaho, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The social worker joins an outpatient team that assesses and treats Veterans at the medical center and nearby community-based clinics. The job has 1 vacancy, no telework, and may also be used to fill additional vacancies.

1 vacancy

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.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The announcement is open to U.S. citizens and current federal employees. The conditions of employment also say you must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

What you would do

  • Assess and treat Veterans' psychosocial problems, often in crisis situations.
  • Provide short-term, solution-focused help to remove barriers to health and well-being.
  • Coordinate long-term care and refer Veterans to VA and community resources.
  • Complete assessments with the treatment team, the Veteran, and family or caregivers.
  • Provide ongoing supportive counseling for Veterans and their families or caregivers.
  • Record all Veteran and family contacts in the electronic health record.

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

With experience: For GS-11, you need at least one year of experience after your master's degree at the GS-9 level, in health care or other social work settings, plus a state license to practice independently. For GS-9, no experience beyond the basic requirements is needed, but you must show the required skills (called KSAs) in your application.

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. For GS-11, a doctoral degree in social work can replace the one year of clinical social work experience.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license or certification to practice social work independently at the master's level (required for GS-11; GS-9 may be waived pending exam prerequisites)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript (required for everyone)
  • License (if applicable)
  • Cover letter (if applicable)
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your full questionnaire, resume, and supporting documents, which will be verified. Missing information or errors may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Be clear and specific about your social work experience, including dates and hours per week, because the agency will not assume anything.
  • Send a transcript with your application, since it is required for every applicant.
  • Complete the full occupational questionnaire, because incomplete answers can lead to an ineligible rating.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) not authorized. Relocation expenses not reimbursed. Standard benefits include paid time off, paid parental leave after 12 months, a child care subsidy after 60 days, and a federal pension plus 401K with up to 5% from VA.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • May serve a trial period
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant)
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • E-Verify employment check

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
$61,722 – $116,362 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 to GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Boise, Idaho
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBSV-13105862-27-TP

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