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Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a clinical social worker job in Primary Care Mental Health Integration at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for the Veterans Health Administration. The job is a regular Monday to Friday day schedule and is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which helps repay student loans.

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.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

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

You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. The job is open to the public and to current permanent VHA employees.

What you would do

  • Provide integrated mental health services in primary care settings.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and build recovery-focused treatment plans for Veterans.
  • Respond to consults by interviewing Veterans and using assessment tools.
  • Provide psychoeducation to Veterans and family members about diagnoses and recovery.
  • Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in Veterans' charts.
  • Provide crisis intervention and back-up coverage for other social workers.

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

With experience: For GS-11, you need at least 1 year of social work experience after your master's degree, at the GS-9 level, in health care or a related setting, plus an independent state license. For GS-9, no experience is needed beyond the basic requirements.

With education: You must have 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, but for GS-11 it can replace the 1 year of experience.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license or certification to practice social work independently at the master's level
  • For GS-9 only, VHA may waive the license requirement for qualified applicants, but the license must be obtained within set deadlines

How to apply well

What to send:

  • License showing independent social work practice
  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Official transcript showing your social work master's degree
  • Certificate of Foreign Equivalency if using foreign education

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. VA will verify your experience and will not make assumptions, so be clear and specific. Errors or missing documents may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach an official transcript showing your master's in social work from a CSWE-accredited school, since it is required.
  • Upload your state license with your application, and check that it is the independent master's level.
  • Spell out dates, hours, and duties for each job, because VA verifies all experience and will not assume anything.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Permanent position.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): student loan payment reimbursement up to $200,000, for one to five years, decided after review. You must apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are not eligible.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Background and security investigation
  • Urinalysis drug screen if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position
  • Selective Service registration required for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical
  • Required seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption
  • Must use REAL ID or other acceptable identification for onboarding
  • 2-year trial period
  • Must keep a valid, unrestricted independent license, or be removed from the job

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
$69,716 – $109,661 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 to GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBSR-13104070-27-TB

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