# Social Worker (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program) - EDRP approved

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/6d5a0775-fe60-4375-96dd-cb6e525f109a

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Clovis, New Mexico
- Salary: 61722 – 97087 USD per year

## Summary

This is a behavioral health social worker role within the VA system, serving Veterans with mental health and substance use conditions as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position offers student loan repayment support and suits someone with a master's degree in social work and state licensure who wants to deliver evidence-based treatment in a structured clinical environment.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing

## Required

- Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited school
- State licensure or certification to independently practice social work at master's level (except GS-9 pending licensure)
- U.S. citizenship or eligible appointment
- English language proficiency
- Ability to assess psychosocial functioning and develop treatment plans
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders
- Ability to work with diverse Veteran populations

## Nice to have

- Prior experience in community-based mental health or social work
- Experience with measurable goals and progress tracking in therapy
- Proven use of evidence-based practices with individuals, groups, couples, and families
- Experience managing complex cases in outpatient mental health settings

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891762000