VA
Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) Social Worker
Veterans Health AdministrationSyracuse, 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 VA position places a licensed social worker within primary care clinics to provide brief, evidence-based mental health and behavioral interventions as part of an integrated care team. It suits clinicians seeking to work with veterans in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with structured caseloads and clear referral pathways for complex cases.
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
- State licensure or certification to independently practice social work
- US citizenship
- One year of post-MSW experience at GS-9 level or higher (or doctoral degree in social work)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Knowledge of community resources and referral processes
- Skill in psychosocial assessment across diverse populations
- Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses and treatment
- Skill in implementing multiple treatment modalities
- Ability to provide consultation to other clinicians
Nice to have
- Experience providing direct patient care in an integrated health care setting