Social Worker Nephrology Renal

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Nephrology Renal in the Veterans Health Administration based in Atlanta, Georgia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Noncitizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Have a masters 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 masters degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to the CSWE website to verify if that social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a master of social work. Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level. Current state requirements may be found on the OHRM website 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). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above at the GS12 grade level the following is also required: One year of experience equivalent to the GS11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. Candidate may have certification or other postmasters degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of program management and overall operations of Nephrology/Renal Social Work Program or similar. Ability and knowledge of Supervisory and Administrative responsibility for management of social workers and administrative personnel. Knowledge of policies and procedures of Veteran Health Administration Nephrology/Renal Social Work Program and Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and guidance. Ability and knowledge of NonVA Community Care (NVCC) authorization processes for Hemodialysis care in the community. Ability to facilitate (organize communicate and collaborate) interdisciplinary meetings at program local VA and VACO level. Ability to report findings to facility/local leadership in prompt manner. References: VA Handbook 5005 Appendix G39 Social Worker Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: The applicant must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands exercise patience and control emotions with reasonable accommodation if necessary without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.