VA
$78,764 – $123,893
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This inpatient psychiatry social work role with the VA provides comprehensive mental health support to veterans, including psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary treatment collaboration. It suits licensed or soon-to-be-licensed social workers with a master's degree who want to work with a veteran population in a structured clinical setting.
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What they ask for
Required
- Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program
- State licensure or certification at master's level for GS-11; GS-9 may be waived pending licensure
- US citizenship
- English language proficiency
- Ability to work with diverse veteran populations
- Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses and treatment procedures
Nice to have
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
- Experience in fast-paced environments
- Experience with discharge planning for complex cases
- Experience working with veterans with severe mental illness, addiction, and homelessness
- One year of post-MSW experience (for GS-11)
- Doctoral degree in social work