Temporary Social Worker

JOB OVERVIEW: on providing Social Work Services in the following areas: Mental Health, Community Care, Medical Social Work, and Homeless Services. Services provided will include but not limited to inpatient, outpatient, and outreach work for Veterans and their families. Emphasizes will be on providing direct care. Social Workers must be competent in general social work functions, possess a master’s degree in social work (MSW) or depending on assignment a clinical license. be able to provide personnel for the following VANCHCS locations: Martinez Community Living Center (CLC), Stockton Outpatient Clinic (OPC), Sonora OPC, Modesto OPC, Martinez OPC, Fairfield OPC, Mare Island OPC, Sacramento / Mather Hospital and OPC, McClellan OPC, Yuba City OPC, Chico OPC, Redding OPC, Yreka OPC, Auburn OPC, or any additional locations added the VA Northern California Health Care System’s catchment area 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Contract workers must meet the qualifications standard for the GS-12, Social Worker, as defined in VA Handbook 5005, Part II Appendix G39, Social Work Qualification Standard GS-185 Veterans Health Administration. 2.2 A minimum of 1 year experience providing mental health services is required. A Master’s Degree in Social Work granted by a graduate program fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Valid State LCSW License or State equivalent is required for the Mental Health contract positions. 2.3 Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with all employees. 2.4 Skill and efficiency in use of Microsoft Office package, practices professional phone etiquette, skills in typing and filing, and strong customer service skills. Ability to interpret and apply written instructions, guidelines, policy memorandums, etc. This includes the ability to gather, organize, and compile factual material. 2.5 Prior social work experience preferably working in health-related setting. 2.6 Complete all VA Northern California Health Care Systems Facility Credentialing and Privileging process and requirements. 2.1 Develops appropriate treatment plans. Using known available resources and the initial assessment of the client's likelihood to accept differing types of assistance, makes initial and continuing decisions regarding services and referrals. 2.2 Provides clinical services to clients including, but not limited to, assessment, referral, case management, psychoeducational for individuals and groups, and approved therapeutic interventions (based on training and privilege level). Provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy for clients with serious medical and mental health issues and diagnoses. Makes referrals to other agency organizations, community resources (i.e., transition or halfway houses, shelters, etc.), or other governmental resources to resolve problems. 2.3 Employs methods and techniques to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship that will help the client work towards the best way of dealing with his/her problems. 2.4 Evaluates progress towards goals, providing follow-up after referral and adjusts treatment plan if results are inadequate. Monitors client's progress, maintains comprehensive case documentation, ensures expert diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders, and shows competent discretion in decision to adjust treatment. 2.5 Explains client's treatment and progress towards goals to third parties with jurisdiction. 2.6 Performs work in compliance with the National Association of Social Worker’s (NASW) Code of Ethics, Social Work Service Performance Standards and all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertinent to clinical social work practice. 2.7 Knowledge of the principles and theoretical concepts of Mental Health (MH) social work as well as the administrative mechanisms appropriate to the assignment. Requires a basic knowledge of the program objectives of both State and Federal agencies to ensure that action is appropriate. 2.8 Must have advanced license, i.e., LCSW in California, with at least one year of experience providing Mental Health treatment. Must be able to provide biopsychosocial assessments, appropriately address crisis situations including evaluate for involuntary holds, diagnosis using DSM-5 and provide psychotherapy. 2.9 Employee will be supervised daily by a First-Line Mental Health provider. 2.10 Work involves intensive MH social work services requiring the exercise of mature professional judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of social work skills. Contractor will provide services in serious and complicated cases. Carries full professional responsibility for cases presenting a wide range of psychosocial and environmental problems. 2.11 The purpose of the work is to apply professional therapeutic techniques and methods related to the particular situation or specialized area involved. The work affects the livelihood and quality of life of individuals and the operation of agency programs. 2.12 Contacts are with numerous clients, professionals, and administrative and managerial staff in same and other agencies. 2.1 Work is typically performed in a clinical setting that exposes the incumbent to communicable diseases common of the client population. Some work may be performed in a setting away from the office where the environment cannot be controlled. 1. WORK HOURS 1.1. Work hours are typically, Monday through Friday, 0800-1630; hours may be adjusted when contractor and supervisor are in agreement and such change support the mission and program goals. Any changes will be made in writing. 1.2. The eleven (11) holidays observed by the Federal Government are: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, George Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday. 2. UNIFORMS Contractor employees shall maintain a neat personal appearance and maintain a professional decorum in accordance with VANCHCS policy statement (PS), Appropriate Dress and Personal Appearance, PS00-2. 3. EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES/FORMS employee shall have the use of all required equipment, supplies, and forms for performing services required by this contract. Job Type: Temporary Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per week Work Location: In person