VA
Senior Social Worker-Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)
Veterans Health AdministrationWhite City, OR · full time · Senior
$104,372 – $135,686
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 VA position offers psychotherapy and behavioral health services to Veterans through an interdisciplinary clinic, supervising trainees and contributing to clinical advancement. The role suits experienced clinical social workers who specialize in evidence-based mental health treatment and want to work within a structured federal healthcare system with strong loan repayment and retirement benefits.
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 school
- Licensed or certified for independent master's-level social work practice by a state
- Two years post-licensure clinical experience
- One year of experience at GS-11 level or equivalent
- Advanced practice licensure or state certification at advanced level
- Ability to provide supervision for licensure
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- U.S. citizenship or inability to recruit citizens
Nice to have
- Certification or post-master's training from nationally recognized professional organization in a specialty
- Prior military service or relevant work experience (for leave accrual credit)