VA
$73,992 – $116,387
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 provides mental health case management and clinical treatment to homeless veterans in VA residential rehabilitation programs, combining individual and group therapy with care coordination. It suits licensed social workers with experience in mental health, substance abuse treatment, or homelessness services who want to work directly with a vulnerable veteran population.
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
- State licensure or certification at independent practice level (MSW-level) for GS-11; GS-9 exception available pending licensure
- U.S. citizenship
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- Ability to work with veteran populations using veteran-centric approach
- Knowledge of mental health and medical diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures
- Skill in psychosocial assessment and treatment planning
- Ability to establish therapeutic relationships and coordinate community referrals
Nice to have
- Experience with substance use disorders or addiction populations
- Experience with homelessness or homelessness services
- Experience in mental health residential treatment settings
- Post-MSW clinical experience in healthcare settings
- Doctoral degree in social work