VA
Deputy Director (Mental Health), National Center for Warrior Independence - Social Work Program Mgr
Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · full time · Management
$161,169 – $209,526
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 oversees mental health clinical services and program management at a VA facility serving homeless veterans, requiring advanced clinical judgment and supervision of a multidisciplinary team. It suits an experienced social work clinician with master's-level licensure, management experience, and the ability to lead across organizational boundaries.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program
- Current state licensure or certification at master's level to practice social work independently
- One year of experience equivalent to GS-13 grade level
- Advanced practice social work licensure or certification enabling supervision of other licensees
- Ability to manage programs across multiple sites
- Ability to develop policies and practice guidelines
- Ability to supervise staff including performance evaluation and disciplinary action
- Ability to manage budgets and fiscal operations
- U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status
- English language proficiency in spoken and written forms
Nice to have
- Post-master's certification or training from nationally recognized professional organization
- Prior military service or federal work experience