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Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Senior Social Worker job at the Loveland VA Outpatient Clinic in Loveland, Colorado, part of the Cheyenne VA Health Care System in the Veterans Health Administration. The worker serves as a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) social worker, giving advanced-level counseling and case management to Veterans and their families. The job involves up to 25% travel, is open to the public, and is represented by a union.

Telework eligible1 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.

This job is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Provide case management to Veterans with complex medical needs.
  • Complete or manage screenings, treatment plans, referrals and crisis interventions.
  • Consult with colleagues and students on psychosocial treatment of patients.
  • Develop procedures and build relationships with community partners.
  • Enter all Veteran and family contacts in the electronic medical record.
  • Prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN and national use.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need at least two years of experience after getting your advanced practice clinical license, in a specialized area of social work. One year of that experience must be equal to GS-11 level work. Previous medical social work experience is preferred but not required.

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 level state license, including an advanced generalist or clinical exam (unless grandfathered)
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Valid state driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • State social work license
  • Long-form resume or CV showing job titles, duties, month and year dates, and hours per week
  • Official transcript for your master's degree
  • SF-50 if you are a current federal employee
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume and documents will be verified, and you must complete the full occupational questionnaire. Errors or missing information may lower your rating or affect your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach a state social work license, since it is a required document.
  • List month and year, plus hours per week, for every job on your resume or CV.
  • Attach your master's transcript if you use education to qualify, and make sure the school is CSWE-accredited.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

Incentives and relocation: No recruitment, relocation or sign-on bonus is authorized. Benefits include paid parental leave after 12 months and a possible childcare subsidy after 60 days.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Subject to background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding and acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Physical requirements include desk work, light to moderate activity, and close vision

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
$117,753 – $153,082 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Loveland, Colorado
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBSU-13103407-27-TLK

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