Social Worker

About the opportunity

The Veterans Health Administration is hiring Social Workers (Readjustment Counselors) to provide comprehensive services to eligible individuals experiencing military-related psychological and psychosocial problems. Incumbents will independently implement psychotherapeutic modalities to enhance the readjustment of Veterans, active duty Service members, and their families. Responsibilities include intake screening and assessment, readjustment counseling goal setting and service planning, direct readjustment counseling service provision, risk assessment and crisis intervention, care coordination, and outreach coordination. This position offers a competitive salary, robust federal benefits, and eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases, with potential for higher step rates based on qualifications
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan payment reimbursement up to $200,000
• 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)
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for qualifying families with income below $144,000
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% matching contributions
• Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs

Who can apply?

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Must have a master's degree in social work (MSW) from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Must hold a state license or certification to independently practice social work at the master's degree level (GS-11 requirement; GS-9 allows a waiver pending completion of state prerequisites within three years)
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after December 31, 1959

Required documents

• Resume
• Transcript
• Standard Clinical Resume Document (downloaded via VA link and uploaded into the restricted 'Resume' upload field)
• Cover Letter (if applicable)
• DD-214 / Statement of Service (if applicable)
• Disability Letter from the VA (if applicable)
• Professional License or Certification
• Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (for current or former Federal employees)

When to apply

• Applications open on August 31, 2026
• The application deadline is September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Review the full job announcement and requirements on USAJOBS
• Download the standard Clinical Resume Document from the provided VA link
• Prepare your transcript, license, and other required supporting documents
• Create or log in to your existing USAJOBS account
• Complete the occupational questionnaire
• Upload your resume and supporting documents, then submit your complete application package before the closing date

Additional information

• Readjustment Counselors are multi-disciplinary and can be filled by Social Workers, Psychologists, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists
• Selected applicants will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status