Social Worker (Program Manager)
Veterans Health AdministrationWhite City, OR · full time · Management
$146,664 – $190,669
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 is a program management role for a behavioral health service within the Veterans Health Administration, requiring a licensed clinical social worker to oversee operations, supervise staff, and coordinate strategic initiatives across mental health programs.
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 a CSWE-accredited program
- Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level
- One year of experience equivalent to GS-13 grade level
- Licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and able to provide supervision for licensure
- Demonstrated skill in large-scale program coordination across multiple sites
- Ability to provide full range of supervisory duties including staff selection and performance evaluation
- Ability to oversee fiscal matters, budget administration, and resource forecasting
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- U.S. citizenship or appointability when qualified citizens unavailable
Nice to have
- Previous leadership experience within Behavioral Health
- Post-master's degree training or certification from a nationally recognized professional organization