Position: Senior Clinical Social Worker
Location: Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Southeast Network (VISN 7), VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS), Augusta, Georgia
Service Line: Mental Health Service

Senior Social Worker :

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Clinical Social Worker to join the VA Augusta Health Care System in Augusta, Georgia. This advanced-level position is part of the Mental Health Service and requires a licensed professional skilled in delivering high-quality, evidence-based social work services to Veterans and their families. In this role, you will work autonomously, providing a wide range of psychosocial and case management services that address biological, psychological, social, and environmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Evidence-Based Therapy: Conduct individual and group therapies grounded in evidence-based practices, tailored to meet the diverse needs of Veterans.
• Collaborative Decision-Making: Engage Veterans in a shared decision-making model to assess treatment modalities that align with their unique cultural, psychological, and personal goals, strengths, and abilities.
• Clinical Documentation: Accurately document treatment plans, responses, and outcomes using both clinical judgment and standardized assessment tools.
• Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and routinely update individualized psychotherapeutic treatment plans for each patient, ensuring clinical reminders are promptly addressed.
• Virtual and In-Person Service Delivery: Provide services to Veterans through both in-person sessions and video technology, adapting to the varied needs of the population served.
• Consultation and Training: Act as a clinical consultant for other medical staff, assisting in the psychological assessment and treatment planning for their patients. Provide supervision to health profession trainees to foster their professional growth.
• Professional Development and Committee Work: Actively engage in Mental Health Service Line meetings, facility-wide initiatives, and professional development activities. Serve on VA committees or task forces at local, VISN, or national levels, supporting VA’s mission and strategic goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of services provided to Veterans.
• Community and Professional Engagement: Represent the VA in community activities, collaborate with external organizations, and participate in professional groups at the local, state, and national levels.
• Other Responsibilities: Perform additional duties as assigned, consistent with the position’s scope and responsibilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: Competitive salary with regular increases.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO includes 13-26 days of annual leave, 13 sick leave days, and 11 paid federal holidays per year.
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, available for childbirth, adoption, or foster care.
• Child Care Subsidy: Financial support of up to 25% of childcare costs for employees earning less than $144,000 annually.
• Retirement Benefits: A traditional federal pension plan (5-year vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% contributions from the VA.
• Insurance: Federal health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance, with many plans transferable into retirement.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility for alternate schedules based on the needs of the agency.
• Recruitment Incentive: Sign-on bonus authorized for eligible applicants.
• Telework and Virtual Position: This is an on-site role with no telework option.

Minimum Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selective Service: Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Language Proficiency: Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Background Screening: Required to complete a background investigation and pass a pre-employment physical.
• Vaccination Requirements: Compliance with the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination programs is mandatory for VHA healthcare personnel.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school (as verified by the Council on Social Work Education, CSWE).
• Licensure: Licensed or certified at an advanced level to practice independently in social work.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-clinical licensure experience in social work. Preferred candidates will have experience in clinical supervision and case management, particularly with mental health patients.

Grade Level: GS-12

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Clinical Expertise: Ability to apply specialized treatment interventions in therapy, case management, and consultation settings.
• Complex Assessment and Diagnosis: Proficiency in using complex differential diagnosis and treatment planning within the scope of clinical privileges.
• Evaluation Methods: Skilled in developing and implementing assessment tools to measure social work practice effectiveness, utilizing outcome evaluations to enhance care.
• Consultation Proficiency: Provides specialized consultation to colleagues and trainees, demonstrating effective social work practices.
• Policy Development: Ability to contribute to clinical knowledge by writing policies and guidelines for service delivery areas.

Application Instructions

To apply, complete the full application questionnaire and submit all required documents by the closing date of September 30, 2025. Start by creating or logging into a USAJOBS account and selecting the resume and supporting documents for this application.

1. Visit USAJOBS to begin.
2. Submit the application by selecting Submit My Answers.
3. Log back into your USAJOBS account to check your application’s status.

Required Documents

1. License
2. Resume

Additional documents, such as transcripts, certifications, or veteran service documentation, may be submitted to support your qualifications.

Additional Information

• Employment Terms: This is a Title 38 position and does not confer competitive status.
• Accommodation Requests: Accommodations for disabilities are available as required by law.
• Employment Policy: The VA does not exclude candidates based on past financial hardship or periods of unemployment.

Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates 11/08/2024 to 09/30/2025
• Salary$90,446 – $117,576 per year
• Pay scale & gradeGS 12
• LocationFew vacancies in the following location:
  • Augusta, GA
• Remote jobNo
• Telework eligibleNo
• Travel RequiredNot required
• Relocation expenses reimbursedNo
• Appointment typePermanent
• Work scheduleFull-time
• ServiceExcepted
• Promotion potentialNone
• Job family (Series)
  • 0185 Social Work
• Supervisory statusNo
• Security clearanceOther
• Drug testNo
• Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
• Trust determination process
  • Credentialing
  • Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosureNo
• Bargaining unit statusYes
• Announcement numberCBTB-12597892-25-CDP
• Control number818443700

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