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Social Worker-Suicide Prevention Case Manager

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This full-time social worker job is with the Veterans Health Administration at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center in Minnesota. You will work with Veterans at high risk for suicide, and the job may require evening or weekend work and travel of up to 25 percent. The position is also eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which helps pay student loans.

1 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.

The page says the job is open to the public, but the conditions of employment say you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Assess Veterans at high risk for suicide with their treatment team
  • Build treatment plans with Veterans, family members and the care team
  • Track care for Veterans with the Category I High Risk for Suicide flag
  • Respond to referrals from the Veterans Crisis Line and other staff
  • Connect Veterans to VA services, community resources and other agencies
  • Conduct behavioral health and mental health assessments

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

With experience: For GS-9, no experience is needed beyond the master's degree, but your resume must show five required skills (KSAs) such as crisis intervention and assessing psychosocial needs. For GS-11, you need at least 1 year of post-master's social work experience at the GS-9 level in health care or social work settings, plus a state license to practice independently.

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. For GS-11, a doctoral degree in social work may replace the one 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; GS-9 may be waived for otherwise qualified applicants)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV showing dates and the five required skills (KSAs)
  • Official transcript (required for everyone)
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, if it applies to you
  • VA disability letter, if it applies to you
  • Copy of your state license or certification, if you have one
  • Professional certification, if you have one
  • Cover letter and SF-15, if they apply to you

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your resume, CV and supporting documents will be verified, and reference checks may be done. Errors, omissions or missing required documents can lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Include a transcript with your application, because it is required even if you use your degree to qualify
  • Show all five required KSAs clearly in your resume with specific examples and dates
  • If you want the student loan program, apply within four months of appointment and contact the EDRP coordinator with questions

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Evening and weekend work may be required. On-call duties may apply, which can include transporting a Veteran.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) is available, and you must apply within four months of appointment.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses not accepted
  • Pre-employment physical exam, including a driving physical
  • Unrestricted driver's license and clean DMV driving record report
  • Must take part in the seasonal flu vaccination program
  • 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
$72,784 – $114,488 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 to GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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
CBSY-13102939-27-GPA

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