Senior Social Worker, Caregiver Support Lead

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Senior Social Worker to develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain the Caregiver Support Program. The role ensures compliance with VA policy and collaborates with local facilities, VISN, and VA Central Office initiatives.

Requirements include CSWE-accredited MSW, U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and state licensure. GS-12 level responsibilities involve advanced practice and supervision, with emphasis on outcomes-focused care.

Qualifications

• Experience with specialized interventions and treatment modalities for diverse patient populations.
• Ability to conduct individual, group, and family counseling or psychotherapy.
• Strong psychosocial and case management skills at an advanced level.
• Ability to consider multiple causation in diagnosis and treatment within clinical privileges.
• Experience writing policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain the Caregiver Support Program.
• Ensure compliance with VA policies, Joint Commission requirements, and other standards.
• Collaborate with local facilities, VISN, and VA Central Office initiatives.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision for licensure and advanced practice.
• Demonstrate competencies in outcomes measurement and program effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical interventions

Counseling/psychotherapy

Case management

Differential diagnosis

Policy writing/guidelines

Education

CSWE-accredited MSW

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Senior Social Worker to develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain the Caregiver Support Program. The role ensures compliance with VA policy and collaborates with local facilities, VISN, and VA Central Office initiatives.

Requirements include CSWE-accredited MSW, U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and state licensure. GS-12 level responsibilities involve advanced practice and supervision, with emphasis on outcomes-focused care.