VA
$85,249 – $110,830
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A full-time mental health clinician position at a VA outpatient clinic offering evidence-based psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessment to veterans within a multidisciplinary team. This role suits licensed clinical social workers with graduate training and experience providing trauma-informed care in healthcare settings.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- State licensure or certification to independently practice social work at the master's level
- Minimum one year of post-MSW clinical experience at the GS-9 equivalent level or higher
- Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures
- Skill in conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions independently
- Ability to implement multiple treatment modalities for individuals, families, and groups
- Competence providing care both in-person and via telehealth
- U.S. citizenship or eligible for non-citizen appointment
Nice to have
- Doctoral degree in social work
- Knowledge of veteran benefits and specialized programs
- Experience with measurement-based care approaches