HUD-VASH Social Worker - EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Bedford Springs (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker (GS-9/GS-11) to provide evidence-based interventions for Veterans and their families. The role requires Master’s in Social Work, state licensure, and ability to coordinate care across services.

You will work within Veterans Affairs teams, applying clinical skills, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning to improve outcomes. Applicants must meet English proficiency, citizenship, and education requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Must be licensed/certified to independently practice social work in the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions and counseling to Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.
• Assess psychosocial functioning and needs; formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Apply treatment modalities with individuals, families, and groups to achieve goals.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical/mental health diagnoses and terminology.

Skills

Veteran-centric counseling

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Client communication

Medical terminology

Education

Master's degree in social work (CSWE accredited)

Doctoral degree may substitute for one year of experience

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker (GS-9/GS-11) to provide evidence-based interventions for Veterans and their families. The role requires Master’s in Social Work, state licensure, and ability to coordinate care across services.

You will work within Veterans Affairs teams, applying clinical skills, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning to improve outcomes. Applicants must meet English proficiency, citizenship, and education requirements.