Senior Social Worker HUD-VASH

About the opportunity

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker for the HUD-VASH program in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this role, you will function as an independent social work provider, interview clients, conduct psychosocial assessments, and provide individual and group counseling, including psychotherapy. Duties also include collaborating with treatment teams, supervising graduate social work students, participating in community outreach, and facilitating independent community living for Veterans through care coordination and referrals. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive federal benefits, and eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $108,577 to $141,154 per year
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan payment reimbursement up to $200,000
• Paid Time Off: 37 to 50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Child Care Subsidy: Up to 25% of total eligible child care costs for eligible children under a monthly maximum of $416.66 (for family incomes below $144,000)
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer matching contributions
• Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs

Who can apply?

• United States Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• At least two years of post-advanced practice clinical licensure experience in a specialized area of social work practice, with one year equivalent to the GS-11 grade level
• Must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level (ASWB advanced generalist or clinical examination) and able to provide supervision for licensure
• Selective Service Registration for males born after December 31, 1959
• Meet physical evaluation requirements and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

Required documents

• License
• Resume (standard clinical resume document downloaded via VA careers, uploaded in the restricted two-page resume field; full CV/resume allowed in the 'Other' field)
• Cover Letter
• DD-214 or Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Other supporting documents
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

When to apply

• Applications open on August 31, 2026
• Application deadline is September 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Visit USAJOBS and access the job announcement control number 882793800
• Download the standard Clinical Resume Document from the VA careers link and prepare your complete application package
• Create or log in to your existing USAJOBS account and click Apply Online
• Follow the prompts to upload your resume and required supporting documents, and complete the occupational questionnaire
• Review your application and click Submit My Answers prior to the closing date

Additional information

• Announcement Number: CBSW-13048525-26-CHD
• Position Grade / Pay Plan: GS-12 (Full performance level is GS-12)
• Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
• Recruitment, relocation incentives, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) are not authorized
• Selected applicants are subject to a 1 or 2-year trial period, a background security investigation, a pre-employment physical, and drug screening