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Social Worker (OPMH)

Veterans Health Administration

Carbondale, IL · full time · Mid

$68,281 – $107,405

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 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. 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 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

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