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Senior Social Worker-Home Based Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Senior Social Worker job in the Home Based Primary Care program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The program helps veterans stay safely at home with their families, and the job involves up to 50% travel. There are 2 vacancies, and the position is permanent.

2 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.

This job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens can apply. Current permanent VA or federal employees should apply under announcement CBST-13105755-27-TDH instead.

What you would do

  • Complete initial clinical assessments, screenings, and discharge planning for veterans and families.
  • Find and screen high-risk patients and provide case management.
  • Provide crisis intervention and lead family conferences.
  • Counsel individuals, groups, and families using therapy skills.
  • Advise other staff on veterans' social needs and how they affect care.
  • Make referrals based on each veteran's needs and eligibility.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need at least 2 years of experience after you earned advanced practice clinical licensure, in a specialized area of social work. One of those years must be comparable to GS-11 level work.

With education: You need a master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Schools in candidacy status do not count until they are fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work cannot replace the master's degree.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license or certification to independently practice social work at the master's level
  • State license or certification at the advanced practice level, including an advanced clinical exam (unless grandfathered)
  • Valid, unrestricted state driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Copy of your state social work license
  • Long-form resume or CV showing job title, duties, start and end dates (month/year), and hours per week
  • Official transcript from an accredited school
  • Professional certification, if you have one
  • Cover letter, if needed
  • 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 application, questionnaire, and documents. The VA will verify your information and may check references, and errors or missing information can lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your application package must include a license, a long-form resume or CV, and a transcript, or you may be rated ineligible.
  • Your resume must show job title, duties, start and end dates by month and year, and average hours per week.
  • If you are a current permanent VA or federal employee, apply under CBST-13105755-27-TDH instead.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, subject to change based on facility need. Travel of up to 50% may be expected.

Incentives and relocation: Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are not authorized for this job. Benefits include paid leave, a pension with 401K, health insurance, and possible child care subsidy.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID licenses not accepted
  • Clean driving record report from the DMV
  • Must be able to operate a government vehicle independently
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (or approved exemption)
  • Annual TB screening or testing may be required
  • 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
$113,165 – $147,118 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Houston, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
50% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBST-13105754-27-TH

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