Senior Social Worker - EDRP Eligible & Advanced Practice

Veterans Health Administration; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in California seeks a Senior Social Worker (GS-12) to deliver advanced clinical social work services. An CSWE-accredited MSW and state licensure are required, along with English proficiency; two years of post-advanced practice experience, including at least one year at GS-11, is necessary.

The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, counseling (individual/group/family), case management, and licensure supervision where applicable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited school.
• Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work.
• Two years of post-advanced practice experience; one year at GS-11 level.
• Senior social workers may have certification or post-masters training.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial interventions including individual, group, and family counseling.
• Incorporate complex causation in differential diagnosis and treatment.
• Develop and measure outcomes to improve treatment services.
• Provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Case management

Outcome evaluation

Consultation

Policy writing

Education

Master's degree in social work

Licensed social worker

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration in California seeks a Senior Social Worker (GS-12) to deliver advanced clinical social work services. An CSWE-accredited MSW and state licensure are required, along with English proficiency; two years of post-advanced practice experience, including at least one year at GS-11, is necessary.

The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, counseling (individual/group/family), case management, and licensure supervision where applicable.