# Senior Social Worker - Residential Program

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/aadaa7a0-4245-4128-b8f0-db8e4f239be6

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Salary: 102460 – 133201 USD per year

## Summary

This role coordinates admissions for Veterans entering residential treatment programs for substance use and mental health conditions, while also providing direct clinical care and case management on a residential unit. It suits experienced clinical social workers with expertise in trauma, addiction, and mental health who want to work within the VA system serving Veterans in recovery.

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

## Skills named

Case Management, Family Therapy, Group Therapy

## Required

- Master's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program
- Advanced practice clinical licensure at state level
- Two years post-licensure clinical experience
- One year equivalent experience at GS-11 grade level
- Valid state driver's license
- Safe driving record
- Skill in specialized interventions and treatment modalities
- Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis
- Knowledge of outcome evaluation methods for social work services
- Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues
- United States citizenship or qualification under VA recruitment rules

## Nice to have

- Substantial Evidence-Based Psychotherapy experience for PTSD, depression, and substance use disorders
- Familiarity with Veteran culture

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890039700