Social Worker (CEAT)
The incumbent serves as a core member of a VISN-level inter-professional group of clinical reviewers-the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT). The program includes but not limited to:
The CEAT is responsible for reviewing complex PCAFC eligibility cases for admission, ongoing level of care adjustments, and discharge appropriateness. The CEAT is also responsible for adjudicating PCAFC applicant and participant first-level appeals sent from other CEATs, within the same region and second-level appeals sent by CEATs based in other regions of the country. The CEAT Senior Social Worker position requires advanced knowledge and understanding of not only the services and benefits available for caregivers from bot-h federal, state and private sector resources but the statute, regulations, and policy that govern the program. The incumbent must be sensitive to the issues and needs ofVeterans and their families, when rendering clinical eligibility determinations, while also ensuring PCAFC applicants and ongoing participants meet the clinical eligibility criteria outlined in CSP PCAFC law and relevant CSP Directives. Supporting 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. Completing all reports, data, and maintain reporting requirements with outcome related to the CSP Program. Keeping supervisor apprised of problems and recommended solutions to problems encountered in the incumbent's area of responsibility. Furthering one's own professional growth through continuing education and for ensuring continuing education appropriate to the area of assignment. Providing assistance with the orientation and learning of less experienced social workers and, if interested, to serve as a field instructor for graduate level social work students. Demonstrating knowledge and skill in the use of software applications for drafting documents and data management as well as other computer systems in use by the VHA. Modifying tour of duty as necessary to accommodate the needs of Veteran and/or caregiver. Engaging in coordination with the VA and community agencies, organizations and groups as to learn of current services, resources and/or benefits available for homeless veterans Using knowledge of the CSP to matrix Veteran level of functioning with the appropriate CSP services (i.e., Program of General Caregiver Support Services PGCSSJ; PCAFC; and/or Veteran entitlements and benefits) in order to ensure patient safety, recovery, and program stewardship. Functioning as a technical expert in clinical practice and/or CSP related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. Leading and organizing practice and process evaluation to assure continuity and peer accountability. Conducting comprehensive clinical review of patient records to identify the presence of Veteran level of functioning and corresponding need for assistance with personal care services and/or supervision or protection needs on a daily basis. Maintaining understanding of eligibility associated with VA service connection and conducts review of eligibility documents, as needed, to determine whether service connected conditions meets eligibility requirement's. Documenting information utilized in clinical eligibility determination and eligibility assessment tools. Work Schedule:
Mon - Fri 8:
00 AM to 4:
30 PM Telework:
ADHOC Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required This Announcement is for one position and can be located at any facility within VISN 15. 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. Must be proficient in spoken and written English language. Must have a master's degree in social work 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 status 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 the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http:
//www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of 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). NOTE:
If social workers covered under the grandfathering provision of the 1991 Federal law regarding licensure or certification of VHA social workers leave the GS- 0185 social work series, they lose the grandfathering protection. If they choose to return at a later date to the GS-0185 series, they must be licensed or certified to qualify for employment as a social worker. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met. (1) Experience/Education. The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which, one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of 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. (2) Licensure/Certification. Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an 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) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure. 3) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs (a) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management. (b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. (c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes. (d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area, as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills. (e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39, dated September 10, 2019. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-12 to GS-12. Physical Requirements:
Sedentary position which requires occasional light lifting and carrying. May be working closely with others and working alone.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The CEAT is responsible for reviewing complex PCAFC eligibility cases for admission, ongoing level of care adjustments, and discharge appropriateness. The CEAT is also responsible for adjudicating PCAFC applicant and participant first-level appeals sent from other CEATs, within the same region and second-level appeals sent by CEATs based in other regions of the country. The CEAT Senior Social Worker position requires advanced knowledge and understanding of not only the services and benefits available for caregivers from bot-h federal, state and private sector resources but the statute, regulations, and policy that govern the program. The incumbent must be sensitive to the issues and needs ofVeterans and their families, when rendering clinical eligibility determinations, while also ensuring PCAFC applicants and ongoing participants meet the clinical eligibility criteria outlined in CSP PCAFC law and relevant CSP Directives. Supporting 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. Completing all reports, data, and maintain reporting requirements with outcome related to the CSP Program. Keeping supervisor apprised of problems and recommended solutions to problems encountered in the incumbent's area of responsibility. Furthering one's own professional growth through continuing education and for ensuring continuing education appropriate to the area of assignment. Providing assistance with the orientation and learning of less experienced social workers and, if interested, to serve as a field instructor for graduate level social work students. Demonstrating knowledge and skill in the use of software applications for drafting documents and data management as well as other computer systems in use by the VHA. Modifying tour of duty as necessary to accommodate the needs of Veteran and/or caregiver. Engaging in coordination with the VA and community agencies, organizations and groups as to learn of current services, resources and/or benefits available for homeless veterans Using knowledge of the CSP to matrix Veteran level of functioning with the appropriate CSP services (i.e., Program of General Caregiver Support Services PGCSSJ; PCAFC; and/or Veteran entitlements and benefits) in order to ensure patient safety, recovery, and program stewardship. Functioning as a technical expert in clinical practice and/or CSP related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. Leading and organizing practice and process evaluation to assure continuity and peer accountability. Conducting comprehensive clinical review of patient records to identify the presence of Veteran level of functioning and corresponding need for assistance with personal care services and/or supervision or protection needs on a daily basis. Maintaining understanding of eligibility associated with VA service connection and conducts review of eligibility documents, as needed, to determine whether service connected conditions meets eligibility requirement's. Documenting information utilized in clinical eligibility determination and eligibility assessment tools. Work Schedule:
Mon - Fri 8:
00 AM to 4:
30 PM Telework:
ADHOC Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required This Announcement is for one position and can be located at any facility within VISN 15. 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. Must be proficient in spoken and written English language. Must have a master's degree in social work 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 status 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 the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http:
//www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of 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). NOTE:
If social workers covered under the grandfathering provision of the 1991 Federal law regarding licensure or certification of VHA social workers leave the GS- 0185 social work series, they lose the grandfathering protection. If they choose to return at a later date to the GS-0185 series, they must be licensed or certified to qualify for employment as a social worker. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met. (1) Experience/Education. The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which, one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of 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. (2) Licensure/Certification. Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an 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) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure. 3) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs (a) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management. (b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. (c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes. (d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area, as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills. (e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39, dated September 10, 2019. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-12 to GS-12. Physical Requirements:
Sedentary position which requires occasional light lifting and carrying. May be working closely with others and working alone.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $101,204 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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