Senior Social Worker

To qualify for this GS-12 Senior Social Worker position, you must be a U.S. Citizen, hold a master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program, and possess a state license at the advanced practice level. At least two years of post-advanced practice clinical licensure experience is required, with one year equivalent to GS-11.

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school (doctoral degree not substitutable).
• Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
• For GS-12: at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure, with one year equivalent to GS-11.
• Advanced practice skills and judgment; expertise in specialized area of social work.
• May require certification or post-master's training from a nationally recognized organization.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment physical.
• Must participate in seasonal influenza vaccination program.

Provide HUD-VASH case management to Veterans and families.

• Deliver clinical and administrative compliance for direct services.
• Connect homeless Veterans to services and resources for permanent housing.
• Serve as a team lead in resource identification and coordination.
• Collaborate with VA community providers for Veteran care.
• Travel throughout the greater Los Angeles area to support Veterans.
• Maintain documentation and case records per VA standards.
• Provide supervision for licensure as needed.

U.S. citizenship.

• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Background/security investigation required.
• Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must be able to operate a government furnished vehicle.
• Completion of a 1-2 year trial period.
• REAL ID compliant identification required after May 7, 2025.

Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility depends on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
• Access to Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching.
• Annual and sick leave accrual.
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
• Life insurance options.
• Long-term care insurance available.

Open the official application portal and with your the official application portal/Login.gov account.

• Complete the online application questionnaire.
• Attach your federal resume and all required documents (transcripts, certifications, SF-50, etc.).
• Review your application for completeness and accuracy.
• Submit your application package before the closing date: August 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

This position is open to current federal employees of the VA (internal to agency) and federal employees in excepted service.

• The 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this position.
• Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified U.S. citizens are not available.
• Applicants pending completion of licensure may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until requirements are met.
• Loss of licensure will result in removal from the GS-0185 series.
• Grandfathering provision may apply to current VHA employees.
• Agency contact: Milisa Beckley, [email protected].
• Address: Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million Veterans each year. The Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is a major VA medical center serving Veterans in Southern California. This Senior Social Worker position is part of the Community Engagement and Reintegration Service (CERS), focusing on HUD-VASH case management to help homeless Veterans obtain permanent housing. Working at VA offers the opportunity to directly serve those who have served our country, with a complete federal benefits package and a supportive team environment. Veterans Health Administration, Care Management is named as the hiring organisation for the Senior Social Worker post.