Social Worker Mental Health Coordinator

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Mental Health Coordinator in the Veterans Health Administration based in Richmond, Virginia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 03/25/2025. Social Worker GS12 Education: Have a masters degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the masters degree in social work. Licensure/Certification. Individuals assigned as Social Workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation negotiation and monitoring. (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies procedures and/or practice guidelines for the program. (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. (d) Skill in organizing work setting priorities meeting multiple deadlines and evaluating assigned program area(s). (e) Ability to provide training orientation and guidance within clinical practice. References: VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 12.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.