Summary
Social Workers are licensed or certified to independently practice social work.. The physical location of this position will be in Pensacola Flordia and will work within the Housing and Urban Develepment (HUD) and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program..
Duties
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Clinical Functions: Performs case finding functions, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs. Provides diagnostic, assessment and treatment services for the full range of mental health and substance use disorders. Provides counseling and psychotherapy services for individuals, families, and groups utilizing evidence-based psychotherapies and psychosocial interventions as appropriate. Conducts psychosocial assessments. Utilizes measurement-based care practices based on programmatic objectives and Veterans' treatment goals and can include symptoms measures, clinical outcomes, or process measures. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran, family and BHIP team. Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government and community agency programs. Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to the treatment plan. Evaluates their practice through professional peer review, case conferences and other organizational means. Performs comprehensive suicide risk assessments and develops and integrates safety planning and safety goals into the Veteran's collaborative, individualized treatment plan. Non-Clinical Functions: Supports the mission, policies, and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and the facility. Participates actively in committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility as deemed appropriate by the supervisor, Deputy ACOS and/or ACOS, Mental Health Service. Keeps their supervisor apprised of problems and seeks supervisor's input in developing solutions to problems encountered in the incumbent's area of responsibility. Ensures professional growth through continuing education by complying with licensure requirements and continuing education as appropriate to the area of assignment. Completes all Mandatory Talent Management System (TMS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) within required timeframes. Completes clinical documentation according to MHC, Mental Health Service, and Medical Center standards; Maintains a level of productivity and quality consistent with the complexity of the assignment and consistent with Mental Health, Joint Commission, and facility standards. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Subject to changed based on agency needs) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 520-00673-F, 02132 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle. Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order: Current permanent VA employees of the (Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System) All other VA employees Current Permanent Federal employees of other agencies VHA HPTs (if applicable) All other applicants