Senior Social Worker, HUD-VASH (EDRP Eligible)

Veterans Health Administration; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Senior Social Worker (GS-12) to join the team in Vermont. This position emphasizes advanced generalist clinical practice, psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and advocacy for Veterans and families. A master's degree in social work and a state license are required, along with English proficiency and U.S.

citizenship. The role supports patient privacy and confidentiality, provides supervision for licensure, and may involve involvement with education

Qualifications

• US citizenship requirement for federal employment.
• Master's degree in social work from an CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensure or certification by a state to independently practice social work at the master's level.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Grandfather provision applies for certain employees under VA qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document identified psychosocial needs and status of patients and families.
• Provide clinical social work services and advocacy, with emphasis on privacy and confidentiality as per policies and directives.

Skills

English proficiency

Advanced social work practice

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Senior Social Worker (GS-12) to join the team in Vermont. This position emphasizes advanced generalist clinical practice, psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and advocacy for Veterans and families. A master's degree in social work and a state license are required, along with English proficiency and U.S.

citizenship. The role supports patient privacy and confidentiality, provides supervision for licensure, and may involve involvement with education