Senior Social Worker - IPV & Trauma-Informed Care Lead

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston, TX seeks a social worker in the GS-0185 series to deliver comprehensive psychosocial care within a multidisciplinary team, supporting veterans and their families in complex care plans.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited school, state advanced practice licensure, and at least two years post-licensure experience. Strong counseling and supervision skills, plus the ability to contribute to policy and program development, are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have MSW from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level in a state.
• At least two years of post-advanced practice experience; one year at GS-11 level.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy.
• Apply complex differential diagnoses and treatment within clinical privileges.
• Develop and implement measures to evaluate social work practice and outcomes.
• Provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on psychosocial treatment.
• Advance clinical knowledge and contribute to policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Psychotherapy

Outcome measurement

Clinical consultation

Policy development

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston, TX seeks a social worker in the GS-0185 series to deliver comprehensive psychosocial care within a multidisciplinary team, supporting veterans and their families in complex care plans.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited school, state advanced practice licensure, and at least two years post-licensure experience. Strong counseling and supervision skills, plus the ability to contribute to policy and program development, are essential.