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Social Worker (BHIP Therapist)

Veterans Health Administration

Oswego, NY · full time · Mid

$85,249 – $110,830

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 is a full-time behavioral health role in a VA medical system where you deliver evidence-based psychotherapy and psychosocial assessments to veterans, working both in-person and via telehealth as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team. The position suits licensed clinical social workers with post-master's experience who want to work with a veteran population and have autonomy in treatment planning and crisis intervention.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
  • Full and unrestricted state clinical social work license at independent practice level
  • Minimum one year post-MSW clinical experience in health care or social work setting
  • Knowledge of community resources and referral systems
  • Ability to conduct independent psychosocial assessments across diverse populations
  • Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, medications, and treatment procedures
  • Skill in implementing multiple treatment modalities with individuals, families, and groups
  • United States citizenship or eligible non-citizen status

Nice to have

  • Doctoral degree in social work
  • Knowledge of veteran benefits and services
  • Experience with measurement-based care practices

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