Veterans Social Worker — EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker (GS-9/11) in Des Moines, IA to provide veteran-centered psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care for Veterans and their families in a clinical setting.

Applicants must have an MSW from CSWE-accredited program, be licensed or eligible for licensure, and meet English proficiency requirements. This GS-9/11 position requires licensure within specified timelines; EDRP eligibility may apply.

Qualifications

• KSAs must accompany resume and demonstrate clinical social work competencies.
• LICENSURE: must be licensed or certified in a state at independent practice level.
• GS-9: license required within three years of appointment; two years post-MSW experience typically required.
• GS-11: licensure/certification required; doctoral degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Skills

Veteran-centric approach

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Communication with clients and teams

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Doctoral degree in SW (substitution)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker (GS-9/11) in Des Moines, IA to provide veteran-centered psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care for Veterans and their families in a clinical setting.

Applicants must have an MSW from CSWE-accredited program, be licensed or eligible for licensure, and meet English proficiency requirements. This GS-9/11 position requires licensure within specified timelines; EDRP eligibility may apply.