VA
$68,619 – $107,936
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 6, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role provides social work services to veterans in acute hospital settings, managing their biopsychosocial needs and facilitating transitions to ongoing care. It suits candidates with a master's degree in social work and state licensure who want to work with a complex, medically vulnerable population in a structured healthcare environment.
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 CSWE-accredited school
- U.S. citizenship or ability to be appointed when qualified citizens unavailable
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- State licensure or certification to independently practice social work at master's level (required for GS-11; GS-9 may be waived pending completion of state prerequisites)
Nice to have
- Experience performing assessments and treatment planning
- Experience with crisis intervention and advocacy
- Experience working with homeless populations
- Experience in discharge planning and interdisciplinary teamwork
- Experience providing short-term, solution-focused counseling
- Experience locating community resources and facilitating referrals
- Ability to work independently with complex health and mental health cases