VA
$96,344 – $124,986
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 supports veterans involved in the criminal justice system by providing clinical assessments, evidence-based treatment, and case management across police, court, and correctional settings. It suits experienced clinical social workers comfortable working with complex, high-risk populations and collaborating across multiple justice agencies.
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
- Licensed or certified by state to independently practice social work at advanced practice level
- At least two years post-advanced-practice-licensure experience, with one year equivalent to GS-11 grade level
- Ability to conduct specialized clinical interventions and treatment modalities with complex populations
- Knowledge of developing and measuring effectiveness of social work services
- Skill in differential diagnosis and treatment planning
- Ability to provide specialized consultation and role model effective social work practice
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
- United States citizenship or eligible non-citizen appointment
- Physically and mentally able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Nice to have
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
- Full independent licensure at advanced practice level
- Post-masters training or certification from nationally recognized professional organization in specialty area
- Experience in emergency medical response or disaster management