Social Worker - EDRP Eligible & Veteran-Focused

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the Villages, FL is seeking a Social Worker (GS-9/11) to join the VHA team. If selected, you will apply a Veteran-centric approach, assess psychosocial needs, and help develop and implement treatment plans for Veterans and their families.

Basic requirements include U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, a CSWE-accredited MSW, and state licensure at independent practice level (GS-11). The vacancy mentions EDRP eligibility and a closing date of 09/30/2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Licensure/certification at independent practice level required at GS-11; GS-9 may be waived for state prerequisites.
• Grandfathering provision applies to current VA employees in this occupation.
• Citizenship and English language proficiency are required.

Skills

Veteran-centric approach

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with clients

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the Villages, FL is seeking a Social Worker (GS-9/11) to join the VHA team. If selected, you will apply a Veteran-centric approach, assess psychosocial needs, and help develop and implement treatment plans for Veterans and their families.

Basic requirements include U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, a CSWE-accredited MSW, and state licensure at independent practice level (GS-11). The vacancy mentions EDRP eligibility and a closing date of 09/30/2026.