- Position Title
- Social Worker
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTB-11355727-22-JMM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 19, 2022 to Thursday, June 30, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
3.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in this position. Please answer the following questions.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I am a citizen of the United States.
2.
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 2, Section D, Paragraph 5a, requires that applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English. Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
3.
To meet the education requirement for the position, applicants must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work from a college or university that is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Please note: A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Do you meet this requirement? Applicants must submit a copy of transcripts (unofficial is sufficient but must document degree was awarded).
4.
Select the statement below that best describes your licensure/certification status.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Do you possess a minimum of 1 year of post-MSW degree experience in the field of health care social work (VA or non-VA experience) OR a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting.
INSTRUCTIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - This section evaluates your knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. For each task below, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please ensure your resume/application supports your responses.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.
7.
Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds.
8.
Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan.
9.
Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals.
10.
Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5. C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.