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Senior Social Worker (ARTS)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a senior social worker job at a VA health clinic, focused on treating Veterans with substance use and addiction problems, often with mental health conditions too. The job is with the Veterans Health Administration in McClellan and Redding, California, and is eligible for a student loan repayment program. Work is mostly in the clinic, with some telehealth in certain cases.

Telework eligible2 vacancies (1 in McClellan, CA and 1 in Redding, CA)

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.

You must be a U.S. citizen. The job is open to the public, and to current VA employees and VA health professional trainees.

What you would do

  • Provide direct counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups
  • Assess and diagnose patients with substance use and addictive disorders
  • Use advanced treatment methods for patients with complex needs
  • Give expert advice and consultation to other health professionals
  • Help develop new treatment techniques, policies, and practice guidelines

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need at least 2 years of social work experience after getting your advanced clinical license, in a specialized area of social work. One of those years must be equivalent 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. Schools still in candidacy status do not count until they are fully accredited.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license or certification to independently practice social work at the master's level
  • Advanced-level state license that includes an advanced generalist or clinical exam, unless grandfathered

How to apply well

What to send:

  • License showing your state license or certification
  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV) showing your experience
  • Transcript showing your social work degree
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference, with proof
  • Cover letter (optional, if you choose to include one)

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be checked, and missing or unclear information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Send a transcript with your application, since you are qualifying through education
  • Make sure your resume or CV clearly shows dates, hours per week, and specific social work duties
  • Check that your state license is current and at the advanced practice level before applying

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to change to meet agency needs. Compressed or flexible schedules are not available.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may repay student loans of up to $200,000 over one to five years. You must apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants cannot apply.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification, including a REAL ID compliant license or other approved ID
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must be able to hear (hearing aid permitted)

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
$123,105 – $165,706 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Locations
  • McClellan, California
  • Redding, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBSW-13104756-27-LN

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