# Social Worker (OPMH)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a33f62c1-480d-4928-999b-4f34d925ba0d

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Carbondale, IL
- Salary: 68281 – 107405 USD per year

## Summary

This role provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy to veterans and their families within the VA health system, combining clinical social work with case management and team consultation. It suits experienced clinical social workers licensed at the master's level who are comfortable working with complex trauma and psychiatric presentations in a structured healthcare environment.

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

## Skills named

Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Discharge Planning, Medical Terminology, Psychotherapy

## Required

- Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program
- State licensure or certification to independently practice social work at master's level
- U.S. citizenship or VA recruitment exception
- Ability to assess psychosocial functioning and formulate treatment plans
- Ability to work with diverse veteran populations
- Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses and treatment procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships

## Nice to have

- Minimum two years' clinical experience as licensed therapist
- Training in evidence-based mental health treatment interventions
- Experience with adult mental health populations
- Doctoral degree in social work

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889392700