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Social Worker-Acute Care and Intensive Care

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a social worker job in acute care and intensive care at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, run by the Veterans Health Administration. It is a full-time, permanent job that may involve up to 25% travel, and it is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can 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.

This job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

What you would do

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families to find strengths and barriers.
  • Develop and monitor individual treatment plans with patients, families, and care teams.
  • Provide individual, family, and group counseling for psychiatric, medical, and social concerns.
  • Connect patients to community agencies, support resources, and benefit programs.
  • Keep accurate clinical records in approved electronic systems.

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

With experience: For the GS-11 level, you need at least 1 year of post-MSW experience at the GS-9 level in health care or other social work settings, plus a state license to practice independently. The GS-9 level needs no experience beyond the basic requirements.

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, 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 (required for GS-11)
  • Valid state driver's license with an unrestricted history, to drive a government vehicle

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript (required, especially if you use education to qualify)
  • Professional certification or license copy, if applicable
  • Cover letter, if applicable
  • Disability letter (VA), if applicable
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using your online questionnaire and submitted documents. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Show clearly how your experience matches the GS-9 and GS-11 duties, because your experience will be verified.
  • Include your transcript, since it is required, and use only degrees from accredited schools.
  • If you plan to use EDRP, submit that application within four months of starting the job.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentives and relocation: Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment program. Apply within four months of appointment. Award up to $200,000, decided after review. Former EDRP participants cannot apply for this incentive. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted as ID
  • Pass a pre-employment physical
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption with a face mask
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must meet all qualifications within 30 days of the closing date
  • Keep your license valid; losing it can lead to removal from the social worker series
  • Light lifting, walking, standing, and driving a motor vehicle

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
$67,570 – $106,285 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 to GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Spokane, Washington
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
CBSV-13080328-27-GEJ

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