Senior Social Worker: Advanced Practice Clinician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in California seeks a Senior Social Worker (GS-0185-12) with advanced practice licensure. The role focuses on providing expert psychosocial care within VA programs and supervising licensure candidates.

Applicants must hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited school and maintain advanced licensure. Eligible participants may apply for EDRP incentives and related loan repayment within VA policy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited school.
• Licensed or certified at advanced practice level with appropriate exam.
• English language proficiency to fulfill appointment requirements.
• Must meet VA policy and health requirements per directives.
• Grandfathering provisions apply to current VA employees meeting criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within clinical programs and develop services.
• Supervise licensure candidates and clinical staff as assigned.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to ensure equitable access and high-quality care.

Skills

Specialized interventions

Group counseling

Clinical supervision

Outcome evaluation

Policy writing

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

Clinical licensure

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in California seeks a Senior Social Worker (GS-0185-12) with advanced practice licensure. The role focuses on providing expert psychosocial care within VA programs and supervising licensure candidates.

Applicants must hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited school and maintain advanced licensure. Eligible participants may apply for EDRP incentives and related loan repayment within VA policy.