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Senior Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a Senior Social Worker job at a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Cumberland, MD, for the Veterans Health Administration. The job is full-time, has 1 vacancy, and does not allow telework. It stands out because the worker practices at an advanced level with limited on-site supervision and handles complex veteran cases.

1 vacancy

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.

The job is open to the public. The posting says you must be a U.S. citizen to apply, but non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Veterans' preference does not apply to outside applicants for this hiring, under a shortage waiver.

What you would do

  • Provide individual, group and family therapy to veterans.
  • Interview veterans and complete psychosocial assessments.
  • Develop treatment plans with veterans using evidence-based therapy.
  • Coordinate screening and case management for programs like PTSD and substance abuse.
  • Lead psycho-educational and support groups for veterans and their families.
  • Work with care teams and make treatment recommendations.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need at least 2 years of experience after you get advanced practice clinical licensure, in a specialized area of social work. One of those years must be equal to the GS-11 grade level.

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

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license to practice social work independently at the master's level
  • State license at the advanced practice level, including an advanced generalist or clinical exam (unless grandfathered)
  • Ability to provide supervision for licensure

How to apply well

What to send:

  • License and long-form resume or CV (the 2-page resume limit does not apply)
  • Advanced practice license
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • VA disability letter if applicable
  • SF-15 if you claim veterans' preference
  • 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, based on your application, resume or CV, and questionnaire. Your experience will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit the full package, including your license and long-form resume or CV, by 11:59 PM ET on 11/05/2026.
  • Describe your post-licensure experience clearly and specifically, since the agency will verify it.
  • Send a transcript if you use your education to qualify, and make sure the school is accredited.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required to apply
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (or approved exemption)
  • 2-year trial period
  • Online onboarding; driver's licenses must be REAL ID compliant to be used as ID
  • Physical: sit often, stand and walk occasionally, lift up to 10 pounds occasionally

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
$106,368 – $138,281 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Cumberland, Maryland
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
CBTF-13101277-27-KS

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