Department of Veterans Affairs
Senior Social Worker
Leeds, Massachusetts · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$105k-$137kDetected 1 day ago
Design SystemsPatient Care
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About the role
- The VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Social Worker to serve as an HCHV Outreach Case Manager within our Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program.
- Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
Requirements
- English Language Proficiency.
- Note: 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 Master of Social Work.
- Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade.
- The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade.
- Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice.
- 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.
- A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the master's degree in Social Work.
Compensation
- $105k-$137k
Benefits
- Experience working, either directly or indirectly, with homeless populations as well as those diagnosed with mental health or substance use disorders.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship
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