Senior Social Worker, Clinical Programs Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Social Worker position at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Los Angeles leads a multidisciplinary team, with administrative responsibility for clinical program development and ensuring program effectiveness and service delivery to Veterans.

Requirements include CSWE-accredited MSW, state licensure at advanced level, English proficiency, and two years post-licensure experience (GS-11 equivalent).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program. Graduates from candidacy-status schools do not meet requirement.
• License or certification at advanced practice level required for independent social work practice.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Eligible for grandfathering provision as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical program development and ensure program effectiveness.
• Provide supervision and coaching to social work staff.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality veteran care.
• Develop policies and guidelines for service delivery within the unit.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Differential diagnosis

Outcome measurement

Clinical supervision

Policy development and guidelines

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

The Senior Social Worker position at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Los Angeles leads a multidisciplinary team, with administrative responsibility for clinical program development and ensuring program effectiveness and service delivery to Veterans.

Requirements include CSWE-accredited MSW, state licensure at advanced level, English proficiency, and two years post-licensure experience (GS-11 equivalent).