Senior Social Worker - Advanced Practice & Leadership

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Senior Social Worker (GS-12) to deliver comprehensive psychosocial services to Veterans within multidisciplinary teams, supporting program areas such as Polytrauma/PTSD and other specialty services.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work, state licensure, and strong English proficiency, with potential leadership and program development responsibilities.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required (citizenship rules apply very specific VA policy).
• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• State licensure to independently practice social work at the master's level is required.
• Physical requirements per VA Directive/Handbook 5019.
• English language proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced psychosocial assessments, counseling, and psychotherapy.
• Lead and participate in treatment planning with interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate psychosocial programs and policies.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Senior Social Worker (GS-12) to deliver comprehensive psychosocial services to Veterans within multidisciplinary teams, supporting program areas such as Polytrauma/PTSD and other specialty services.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work, state licensure, and strong English proficiency, with potential leadership and program development responsibilities.