Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM)
Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number: VASNHCS-SO-15-1436418-BU
$70,192.00 to $91,255.00 / Per Year
Thursday, August 6, 2015 to Thursday, August 27, 2015
GS-0185-12
Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Reno, NV View Map
United States Citizens
Public Trust - Background Investigation
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1436418
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are
America's Veterans.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of
VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the
Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are
covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Note: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate’s education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
Appointment Information: The candidate selected for this position may be placed into a temporary appointment, not to exceed one year and one day, pending completion of the boarding process.
If you are an internal employee (i.e., VA applicant located at the facility and/or Community Based
Outpatient applicant) or VA Agency Wide employee you should apply under the announcement
VASNHCS-SO-15-1434115-BU
 Not Required
 No
 U.S. Citizenship
 Must pass pre-employment examination
 Must be proficient in written and spoken English
 Background and/or security investigation required
 Must possess and maintain active state driver's license
 Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
 ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - Incomplete packages will be rated INELIGIBLE
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DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 The incumbent, a professional social worker, in this position functions as the Case
Manager for VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Mental Health Intensive Case
Management Program (MHICM). The primary responsibilities of this position is to provide intensive case management services, continuous quality improvement activities, evaluation/consultation, psychosocial assessments, patient groups, individual therapy, placement services, and referrals to various community agencies and hospital services to MHICM patients. MHICM patients are seriously mentally ill veterans with a high percentage of co morbid substance issues who have been identified as high utilizers of psychiatric inpatient hospital resources. MHICM patients have previously not been able to achieve adequate community adjustment with traditional psychiatric care.
The patient caseload is complex based on the severity of the mental illness, co morbidities, and resistance to standard treatments. Treatment interventions are innovative and highly individualized. Patients are referred to the MHICM program from the outpatient psychiatry clinics and the inpatient psychiatric unit.
 This position is located within the Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM)
Program in Mental Health Clinic. The incumbent must possess the clinical skills to provide treatment for addictions and mental health disorders.
 The incumbent is responsible for program oversight, monitoring and administration, to serve the seriously mentally ill veterans and be current on the corresponding
Performance Measure(s)
 Performs other duties as assigned
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position
Relocation/Recruitment incentive is authorized
Functional Statement Title/#: Senior Social Worker - MHICM, GS-185-12
Work Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
This position is covered by the bargaining unit
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

 U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
 English Language Proficiency: Individuals appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and
7407(d)
 Education: Possess a Master's Degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
 Licensure: Applicants must be currently licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the advanced practice level
Additional Requirements for GS-12: Senior Social Workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. At least two years should be in an area of specialized social work practice. Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an ASWB advanced generalist or clinical examination, unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice). Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty (see paragraph
3a(c))
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.
References: VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix F7, SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION
STANDARD, dated February 2009, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GS0100/0185.htm
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.
Physical Requirements: Work is normally performed in a typical hospital work environment. Work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Ability to sit, stand and walk throughout the day. Ability to use computer workstation and keyboard for patient electronic record. Ability to communicate with patients and co-workers.
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ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal Employee.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

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All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, August 27, 2015 to receive consideration.
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To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package
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All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Other (VA Form VA 10-2850c)
·Resume
·Transcript

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·Cover Letter
·DD-214
·OF-306
·Other Veterans Document
·SF-15
·SF-50
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf
) (required)
Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify) or documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees)
You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.) or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options . The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is
1436418
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-
FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.

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