Summary
The Senior Social Worker in Ambulatory Care provides social work services to the Veteran population presenting in PACT clinics at the San Francisco VA Medical Center or in the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).
Duties
The Job functions / Scope of Practices for this Senior Social Worker - Ambulator Care, GS-0185-12, are listed below but not limited to: To serve consist of advanced skill level assessments and interventions to address complex psychosocial issues including: coping in the community, assessment of suspected abuse, especially elder abuse and issues related to capacity; interventions such as counseling to patients and families around adjustment to disability, chronic illness, loss and end of life issues; crisis intervention; advance directive education; coordination of linkages to appropriate VA or community service providers/agencies; short-term, focused case management; and consultation to multidisciplinary team members on the psychosocial aspects of illness and individualized patient care. Services are timely, comprehensive and effectively coordinated with all other healthcare providers. Psychosocial assessment and intervention is integrated into a complex treatment plan. Continuity of care is key. To contribute significantly to longitudinal care. Advanced practice social work assessment and intervention skills assure patient safety, completion of referrals, and firm hand-offs to resource agency programs and providers in the setting of complex, high risk patient presentation and care. Volume and/or acuity require social work expertise in geriatrics including management of competency and functional decline, multiple medical and high-risk psychosocial issues. The ability to practice independently within this context is critical. To demonstrate an ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession, provide consultation and guidance to colleagues, role model effective social work practice skills, teach or provide mentorship to less experienced social workers, develop innovations and practice interventions, and provide clinical supervision for social work licensure and certification. To possess knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic injuries/illnesses, common medications and side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. Duty Location: 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121 Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:00a to 4:30p, or determine by the hiring manager Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Travel Demand: This position requires to travel up to 10% for meetings and service retreats.
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. Subject to physical evaluation As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you might be required to serve a 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. 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
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.