Supervisory Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration; Hilo (HI); Remote; USD 123,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Federal Health Insurance

Telework Eligible

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks a Supervisory Social Worker-Mental Health for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The role delivers specialized services to Veterans with broad programmatic responsibilities and the potential for clinical supervision of staff.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, program development, and alignment with the VA and NASW ethics. The position supports day-to-day operations and requires a licensed clinical social worker with supervisory

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and be eligible for VA employment.
• Experience supervising staff and managing mental health programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of NASW Code of Ethics and VA policies is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of MH programs and supervise staff.
• Lead strategic planning to ensure high-quality services for Veterans.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with NASW Ethics and external accreditation standards.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Program management

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Supervisory Social Worker-Mental Health has broad programmatic responsibilities that are designed to deliver specialized services that include important programmatic components that significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Supervisory Social Worker-Mental Health has broad programmatic responsibilities that are designed to deliver specialized services that include important programmatic components that significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans.

Decisions made by the incumbent affect staff and other resources associated with the CBOC. Decisions are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. Responsibilities include operation and management of key clinical, training, research, or administrative functions to include full responsibility for oversight of day-to-day activities of those programs. Responsibility may include clinical supervision of staff.

MH Supervisors are responsible for strategic planning to ensure the provision of high-quality services to meet the needs of the Veterans being served. Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing short and long-term goals that are consistent with the program's strategic plan. They have oversight of administrative and programmatic resources and deploy those resources in support of CBOC needs in conjunction with the Business Manager.

Develop and implement programs, policies, and procedures to meet CBOC goals, VHA policy and external accreditation requirements to implement strategies for improvement based on data analysis. As a licensed Clinical Social Worker, the CBOC Mental Health Supervisor will adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics, all local social work policies, and maintain an unrestricted, unsuspended license to practice social work.

The Mental Health Supervisor is the direct supervisor for the BHIP, MHICM, and HUDVASH teams. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30pm through 4:00pm (HST) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:11708F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $123212 – $160178/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.