Supervisory Social Worker (Emergency Department)

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

Licensure

Candidate must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.

Education

Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for master's degree in social work.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment.

Preferred Experience

2+ years post LCSW, experience with crisis management, Title 38 petition process, substance use and mental health diagnosis and treatment. Ability to work a flexible schedule, covering evenings, weekends and holidays when needed. On-call coverage required. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary but also demands standing, walking, bending, and twisting.

Duties include but not limited to: Supervises a group of employees performing work at various GS levels up to their own grade and provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Perform the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised. Provide informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance.

• Establish a working monthly schedule for 24/7 mental health coverage in the Emergency Department to include holidays.
• Perform specialized treatment of complex physical and mental illness.
• Ensure suicide protocols are followed and completed on all patients in the ED if medical conditions do not prohibit such assessments.
• Assist patients and their families complete Advance Directives, goals of care, and provides a full bio-psychosocial assessment as clinically indicated.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm.

Weekends and and night availability needed. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized