About the opportunity
The Supervisory Social Worker serves as a Vet Center Director (VCD) responsible for the professional and administrative oversight of readjustment counseling, outreach, and care coordination services. This multidisciplinary role involves supervising a team of social workers and mental health professionals across multiple locations. The VCD manages fiscal, contractual, and operational obligations, leads community outreach, and coordinates with Congressional representatives. The position requires providing direct counseling services, both in-person and virtually, and developing staff goals and policies. This is a permanent, full-time position in the Excepted Service, requiring a 1 or 2-year trial period.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary with regular increases
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan reimbursement up to $200,000
- 37-50 days of annual paid time off (13-26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
- Federal pension and 401K retirement plan with up to 5% agency contribution
- Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment)
- Child care subsidy for eligible employees
- Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military experience
Who can apply?
- Must be a United States citizen
- Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school
- Current state licensure or certification to independently practice social work at the master's level
- Advanced practice level licensure or certification required for supervisory duties
- One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
Required documents
- Standard Clinical Resume (downloadable template required)
- Full resume or CV
- Transcript of academic records
- Professional license or certification
- Cover letter (optional)
- SF-50 (for current/former Federal employees)
- DD-214 or Statement of Service (if applicable)
- Disability documentation (if applicable)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-08
How to apply
- Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
- Complete the full online occupational questionnaire
- Upload the required standard Clinical Resume and supporting documents
- Submit the application package via the USAJOBS portal before the deadline
Additional information
- This position is subject to a background/security investigation
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment
- The position is not virtual; it requires on-site presence
- The VA prohibits requesting criminal history prior to a tentative job offer under the Fair Chance to Compete Act
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Social workers with advanced practice licensure and supervisory experience.
- Professionals looking to manage community outreach and care coordination services.
- Candidates seeking a permanent federal role with significant student loan repayment potential.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires on-site presence in Silver Spring, Maryland; this is not a virtual role.
- Applicants must have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.
- Mandatory participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is a great fit for a social worker aiming to advance into a director-level role. It allows the incumbent to combine clinical skills with operational management, providing a stable career path with excellent federal benefits and the ability to significantly reduce student debt through the EDRP.
Our take
Social workers with the required advanced licensure and supervisory background should apply, as this is a high-impact role with strong long-term career prospects.
Ready to apply?
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