Senior Social Worker

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Veterans Health Administration
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Salary: $114695 – $149106/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-18
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-25

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Job Summary

The Social Worker in this position functions as a GS-12 Social Worker in Community Engagement and Reintegration Services (CERS) and serves as a member of the Veterans Mental Evaluation Team (VMET). The incumbent works with a patient population experiencing highly complex medical and mental health challenges

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker serves as an outreach specialist and case manager for the VMET program. Primary responsibilities include outreach to homeless Veterans, triage, crisis intervention and assessment, linkage to resources, coordination of care, case management, community networking, and advocacy.

Building community relationships and identifying available resources is an integral component of this role. The VMET program is based at the Medical Center within the VA Police Department (VAPD), and all services are delivered through a police/social worker dyad. Veterans receive VMET services both within and outside the hospital environment; however, VMET social workers- accompanied by their police partners-primarily provide services to Veterans in the community.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4: 30 pm Telework: Ad hoc may be available after 90-days Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds); light carrying; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking; standing; hearing (aid permitted).

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contact

Milisa.Beckley@va.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $114695 – $149106/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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