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Senior Social Worker (Inpatient)

Veterans Health Administration

San Diego, CA · Senior

$114,695 – $149,106

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 senior-level clinical social worker role serves military veterans in an inpatient hospital setting, delivering individual and family therapy, case management, and psychosocial interventions while mentoring junior staff and advancing practice innovations.

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 program
  • State licensure or certification to independently practice at master's level
  • At least two years of post-licensure clinical experience in advanced practice
  • At least one year of experience at GS-11 equivalent level
  • Advanced practice level licensure or certification from state
  • Ability to supervise social workers for licensure

Nice to have

  • Inpatient social work experience
  • Experience working with homeless populations

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