Senior Social Worker, Clinical Programs Leader

Veterans Health Administration; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Social Worker at Veterans Health Administration serves on a multidisciplinary team with administrative responsibility for clinical program development and for ensuring program effectiveness at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in Los Angeles, California. Eligibility requires a CSWE-accredited MSW, state licensure, US citizenship, and English proficiency.

The role emphasizes advanced psychosocial interventions, consultation, and policy development within specialty care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited school is required.
• Licensed or certified to independently practice social work at the master's level.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.
• Experience in advanced practice and supervision is described in KSAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced psychosocial assessment and treatment within specialty programs.
• Offer consultation to colleagues and students in the service area.
• Develop and implement methods to measure effectiveness of social work services.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.

Skills

Advanced clinical interventions

Differential diagnosis skills

Outcomes measurement

Consultation to colleagues

Policy development

Education

Master's degree in social work (CSWE accredited)

Licensed or certified social worker

Job description

The Senior Social Worker at Veterans Health Administration serves on a multidisciplinary team with administrative responsibility for clinical program development and for ensuring program effectiveness at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in Los Angeles, California. Eligibility requires a CSWE-accredited MSW, state licensure, US citizenship, and English proficiency.

The role emphasizes advanced psychosocial interventions, consultation, and policy development within specialty care