Senior Social Worker (ARTS) - EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in California seeks a Senior Social Worker (GS-0185-12) with an MSW from an CSWE-accredited school to provide advanced clinical social work services and supervision.

Applicants must meet licensure requirements and English proficiency as part of the VA standards. The role emphasizes expert psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support veterans in need of specialized care.

Qualifications

• Must meet English language proficiency requirements for appointment.
• Master's degree in Social Work from an CSWE-accredited program is required.
• Licensure/certification as a social worker at the master's level is required in the GS-0185 series.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling within the service delivery area.
• Demonstrate advanced practice skills and clinical judgment in social work interventions.
• Provide supervision or support for licensure and professional development.
• Contribute to policy development, procedures, and practice guidelines.

Skills

English language proficiency

Advanced clinical social work skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in California seeks a Senior Social Worker (GS-0185-12) with an MSW from an CSWE-accredited school to provide advanced clinical social work services and supervision.

Applicants must meet licensure requirements and English proficiency as part of the VA standards. The role emphasizes expert psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support veterans in need of specialized care.