Home-Based Social Worker – Primary Care for Veterans

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker (GS-9/GS-11) to assess and treat Veterans and their families in a community-based or medical setting. The role emphasizes counseling, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning, with required licensure or certification and English proficiency.

Candidates may advance with additional experience and credentials. Position details include working with diverse populations, coordinating care with healthcare teams, and applying crisis

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• State licensure or certification as applicable; for GS-9 waiver possible, must obtain independent practice licensure within three years.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Skills

Counseling skills

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Communication with clients

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker (GS-9/GS-11) to assess and treat Veterans and their families in a community-based or medical setting. The role emphasizes counseling, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning, with required licensure or certification and English proficiency.

Candidates may advance with additional experience and credentials. Position details include working with diverse populations, coordinating care with healthcare teams, and applying crisis