Social Worker - EDRP Eligible & Veteran Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in California seeks a licensed social worker at the GS-9/11 level to support Veterans and their families in a clinical setting. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with community resources to ensure comprehensive care.

The candidate must hold a CSWE-accredited MSW, state licensure, and demonstrate strong counseling, crisis intervention, and interagency collaboration skills to serve diverse veteran populations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program is required.
• Must be licensed or certified to independently practice social work at the master's level.
• Proficiency in English is required for direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate services with community resources and other agencies.
• Provide counseling to Veterans and family members.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and community partners.
• Apply knowledge of medical/mental health diagnoses to formulate treatment plans.

Skills

Counseling Veterans

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Interagency collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in California seeks a licensed social worker at the GS-9/11 level to support Veterans and their families in a clinical setting. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with community resources to ensure comprehensive care.

The candidate must hold a CSWE-accredited MSW, state licensure, and demonstrate strong counseling, crisis intervention, and interagency collaboration skills to serve diverse veteran populations.