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Senior Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This full-time Senior Social Worker job is with the Veterans Health Administration at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora, CO. The worker splits time equally between Psychiatric Emergency Services and the Inpatient Mental Health Unit, evaluating Veterans with mental health and substance use problems. It is an open continuous announcement with shifts that include weekends.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The announcement may close before the stated date once the vacancy is filled.

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 job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

What you would do

  • Evaluate Veterans with mental health and substance use problems for care and possible hospital admission
  • Provide crisis intervention and face-to-face clinical care in the Emergency Department on weekends
  • Act as a clinical lead and coordinate programs on the Inpatient Mental Health Unit
  • Develop individual therapy, group counseling, and program goals and objectives
  • Help write and update unit policies, procedures, and compliance reviews

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need at least two years of experience after getting advanced practice clinical licensure, in a specialized area of social work. One of those years must be equal to the GS-11 grade level. This experience should show advanced skills in treatment, counseling, or case management.

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.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license or certification to practice social work independently at the master's level
  • Advanced practice license or certification, including an advanced generalist or clinical exam (unless grandfathered by your state)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV (the 2-page resume limit does not apply)
  • Transcript, required because the application includes education
  • License showing your state license or certification
  • Cover letter, DD-214, disability letters, SF-50, or other items only if they apply to you

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, using an online questionnaire and your documents. Your resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and the VA may check references. Errors, missing information, or missing required documents may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Include a transcript with your application, since you are using education to qualify.
  • Describe your experience clearly and specifically, because the VA does not assume what you have done.
  • Show experience in both inpatient mental health units and emergency departments, which is preferred for this job.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Friday to Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., four 10-hour shifts. Half the time is on weekend days in Psychiatric Emergency Services and half on Mondays and Fridays on the Inpatient Mental Health Unit.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized for this job.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required for all VA health care personnel
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must be trained in advanced safety skills, including blocking strikes and grabs, dropping to knees, and lunging

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
$106,322 – $138,221 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Aurora, Colorado
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
CBSU-13087004-27-DC

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