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Social Worker – Program Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This job at the Veterans Health Administration is a permanent, full-time supervisory role running the Acute Psychiatric Unit at the Roseburg VA Medical Center in Roseburg, Oregon. The announcement lists Roseburg and Eugene, Oregon as work locations, with 1 vacancy. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can help repay student loans.

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.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public. The announcement says you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or person who owes allegiance to the U.S. to apply, and federal employees may also apply under the listed hiring rules.

What you would do

  • Manage the Acute Psychiatric Unit program in Roseburg, Oregon
  • Supervise the Acute Psychiatric Treatment program staff
  • Plan short- and long-term goals for the unit's services
  • Track program results using data-driven quality checks
  • Allocate resources and keep the unit running efficiently
  • Prepare program evaluations and reports for the medical center and VA leadership

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need one year of experience at the GS-12 level showing advanced practice skills and judgment. Preferred experience includes working with Veterans in an inpatient psychiatric setting, leadership or supervisory experience, and familiarity with psychiatric emergency services.

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. Certificates or post-master's training from a nationally recognized organization or university, with a defined curriculum and internship, may count toward the experience requirement.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Social work license or certification at the advanced practice level
  • Must be able to provide supervision for licensure
  • Must keep a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification

How to apply well

What to send:

  • License
  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV); the 2-page resume limit does not apply
  • Transcript
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service if claiming veterans' preference
  • Performance appraisal and SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Professional certification if you have one

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using an online occupational questionnaire. Your experience and documents will be verified, and missing or unclear information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower score.

Tips for this job:

  • Include your license, long-form resume or CV, and transcript in your application package, or it may be incomplete.
  • Confirm your social work master's is from a CSWE-accredited school at http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation before applying.
  • If you plan to use EDRP, submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional holiday work as needed.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment program with awards up to $200,000, set after review. Former EDRP participants cannot apply for the incentive. Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID licenses not accepted after May 7, 2025
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Loss of license results in removal from the position

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
$127,559 – $165,828 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Eugene, Oregon
  • Roseburg, Oregon
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBSV-13104493-27-RAC

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