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Senior Social Worker-Home Based Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a Senior Social Worker job in the Home Based Primary Care program at the VA Western Colorado Health Care System in Grand Junction, Colorado, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The work involves counseling, referrals and helping Veterans and their families use services. It is an open continuous announcement and requires significant travel in the community.

1 vacancy (this announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies)

It may close early. Applications are reviewed starting with an initial cutoff date in November 2026, and qualified applicants are referred as vacancies open, so applying early is better.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the United States can apply. Current permanent federal employees should apply to internal announcement CBSU-13105714-27-CJ instead.

What you would do

  • Provide counseling and advanced psychosocial treatment to Veterans and their families
  • Serve as a liaison between Veterans, families, VA and community resources
  • Make referrals to community and government agencies and coordinate services
  • Provide consultation and education on VA benefits, community resources and end of life planning
  • Train and advise colleagues and students on psychosocial treatment
  • Write policies and practice guidelines for Home Based Primary Care as directed

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need at least two years of experience after becoming licensed at the advanced practice level, in a specialized area of social work. One of those years must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level (a federal pay level below this job).

With education: You need a master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Schools in candidacy status do not count until fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work cannot replace the master's degree.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license to independently practice social work at the master's level
  • State license at the advanced practice level, including an advanced generalist or clinical exam (unless grandfathered)
  • Valid, unrestricted state driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV) showing your work history
  • Professional certification
  • Transcript (required if using education to qualify)
  • License showing your state social work license
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service if you claim veterans' preference
  • VA disability letter if applicable
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, CV and supporting documents will be verified, and pre-employment reference checks may be made. Missing required information may result in an ineligible rating or lower your overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Make your resume or CV clear and specific about dates, hours and duties, because the VA will verify it
  • Include a transcript showing your accredited master's degree in social work and check the school at cswe.org
  • If you are a current permanent federal employee, apply to internal announcement CBSU-13105714-27-CJ instead

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Compressed or flexible schedules may be available. Significant travel in the community is required.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): student loan repayment reimbursement of up to $200,000 over one to five years, approved by VHA. You must apply within four months of appointment, and former EDRP participants are not eligible.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; non-REAL ID state IDs are not accepted
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required (or an approved exemption)
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must be in good health and able to sit, walk, bend and carry supplies
  • Must demonstrate infection control practices
  • Frequent or daily travel required, using a government vehicle or personal arrangements

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$99,119 – $128,857 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Grand Junction, Colorado
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBSU-13105715-27-CJ

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