At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support innovative behavioral health programs for veterans.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on improving mental health services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for leadership and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of veterans while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Master's degree in social work and advanced licensure required.
The predicted salary is between 78701 - 96190 $ per year.
Senior Social Worker is assigned to Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program.
Basic Requirements
- Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).
- Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
- English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Grade Determinations
- Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure, with one year equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.
- Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level.
- Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Candidates must demonstrate skills in specialized interventions, ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in diagnosis and treatment, knowledge in measuring effectiveness of social work practice, ability to provide specialized consultation, and ability to expand clinical knowledge.
- Assignments: Senior social workers are licensed or certified to independently practice social work at an advanced level and may have administrative responsibilities for clinical program development.
Physical Requirements: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, training rooms, and libraries. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent must also work outdoors in all types of weather.
Senior Social Worker employer: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
As a Senior Social Worker in the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program, you will join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality care to Veterans. Our organization fosters a supportive work culture that prioritizes employee growth through ongoing training and leadership opportunities, while also offering competitive benefits including a recruitment incentive for highly qualified candidates. Located in a dynamic environment, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve, all while enjoying a collaborative atmosphere that values your expertise and contributions.
Contact Details:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Recruitment Team
