https://careers.mhanational.org Latest MHA Career Center Jobs Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:11:40 Z https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22227361/social-worker-hud-vash https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22227361/social-worker-hud-vash Stockton, California, Summary The incumbent - an entry-level social worker - functions as one of the HUD-VASH Social Workers for the Medical Center's Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program (HCHV) - HUD-VASH Program. The HUDVASH program is a collaborative effort - supported through HUD Section 8 rental assistance vouchers and VA's provision of intensive case management services. The primary goal of HUD-VASH is to move veterans and their families out of chronic homelessness. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-9 - Entry Level Social Worker Experience - Education - and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 - Full Performance Social Worker Experience and Licensure: Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR Education: In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration - dated September 10 - 2019 Driver's Licensure: This position involves periodically transporting patients and requires a valid driver's license In addition - as per Incidental Drivers Policy PS-05-80 - employee's driver's record will be reviewed regular through the CA DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-11 Physical Requirements: Hearing required (aid permitted). Duties Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Telework: May be Ad-Hoc Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 09393-F - 09392-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Major duties of the position include but are not limited to: Provides Outreach services for HUD-VASH in the community Independently conducts intake and needs assessment of homeless Veterans and their significant others Provides all necessary assessment functions - e.g. - interviewing - psychosocial histories - and assessments to aid in the development of treatment plans Will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary homeless program treatment team Will participate in policy making - goal setting - and treatment service planning discussions with other members of HUD-VASH and Homeless Programs Will provide appropriate clinical documentation for all contacts with or about Veterans Will be responsible for the collection of statistical data and for reviewing the data to improve performance and delivery of services to homeless Veterans Performs other duties as assigned. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22103440/behavioral-health-clinician-msw https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22103440/behavioral-health-clinician-msw Los Angeles, California, Job Description Are you ready to bring your clinical proficiencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians deliver care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to Physicians and coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA). The behavioral health specialist (BHS) is a core member of the collaborative care team. The team includes the patient?s healthcare clinician, psychiatric advisor, and the larger primary care or medical team. The BHS or equivalent experience provides evidence-based psychotherapy and coordinates patients? psychological and physical well-being. They work with the patient?s medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers for an assigned caseload. Developing patient care goals and treatment plans as agreed upon by the patient?s primary care team and psychiatric consultant is a responsibility of the BHS. The BHS is also available to primary care teams as a consultant for those patients with complex psychosocial needs. Job duties: Support the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload. Closely coordinate care alongside the patient?s medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers. Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders. Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up care. Provide patient education about common mental health and substance abuse disorders and the available treatment options. Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients (in person, by video or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment. Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate. Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals to evidence-based psychosocial treatments (e.g. problem-solving treatment or behavioral activation) as clinically indicated. Participate in regularly scheduled (usually weekly) caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant and communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the patient?s medical provider. Consultations will focus on patients new to the caseload and those who are not improving as expected under the current treatment plan. Case reviews may be conducted by telephone, video, or in person. Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Document in-person, video, and telephone encounters in the registry and use the system to identify and re-engage patients. Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in EHR and other required systems to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultant, and other treating providers. Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients showing less progress than encouraged. Do this in consultation with the medical provider and psychiatric consultant. These patients may need more intensive or specialized mental health care. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the organization (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Develop and complete relapse prevention plan with patients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to be discharged from the caseload. ¨ Other duties as assigned Qualifications Job requirements Education/Licenses Master's Degree in Social Work or closely related field required.  Active California registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) OR Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) preferred.  May consider Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with active California registration in good standing.  Experience 1 year of experience providing clinical or psychotherapy services Experience in an integrated ambulatory setting with behavioral health is preferred Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:48:40 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22238194/peer-specialist https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22238194/peer-specialist Los Angeles, California, Summary This announcement for 2 vacancies to provide onsite services in the Greater Los Angeles - CA and North Hills - CA areas in the HUD VASH program. This position functions as an interdisciplinary team member - assisting physicians and other professional/non-professional personnel in a permanent supportive housing program and performs a variety of therapeutic and supportive tasks that include assisting Veterans in articulating their goals for recovery and personal wellness. Qualifications To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 05/08/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation - but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year - it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade - as required by the announcement. In this instance - you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Basic Requirements: FOR PEER SPECIALISTS a Statutory Requirements Section 405 of Public Law 110-387 - as codified in 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(13) - established that to be eligible to receive appointment to a Peer Specialist position - a person must: (1) be a veteran who has recovered or is recovering from a mental health condition and(2) be certified by -(a) a not-for-profit entity engaged in peer specialist training as having met such criteria as the Secretary shall establish for a peer specialist position or(b) a State as having satisfied relevant State requirements for a peer specialist position b Length of Experience in Recovery: must have at least 1 year of recovery from a mental health condition (mental illness and/or substance use disorder) Successful recovery is exemplified by one who manages symptoms of illness and pursues a healthy lifestyle lives independently is employed or volunteers significant time approximating at least a part-time employment schedule has meaningful relationships with family members and friends and is socially involved in the community through clubs - hobby groups - church - civic organizations or Veteran organizations in which the individual provides a service to others IMPORTANT NOTICE: Veteran is defined as a person who served in the active military - naval - air - or space service - and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable Restricted to VETERANS - See IMPORTANT NOTICE Open to current - permanent employees of the VA (i.e T38 - T38 Hybrid - and VCS employees on excepted appts covered by an interchange agreement) Federal employees on a Career/Career-Conditional appt. Former competitive civil service employees eligible for reinstatement Veterans eligible under VEOA - VRA - and 30% DAV Those eligible under the Employment Program for People with Disabilities and those eligible for CTAP/ICTAP NOTE: You MUST provide copies of your DD-214 and Peer Specialist Certification - with your application package ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position MINIMUM GRADE LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS GS-6: In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower graded level - which involved post-personal mental health recovery experience as a mentor providing counseling to support peers in mental health and/or addiction recovery - a recovery advocate directly involved with consumers of mental health services - a psychiatric therapy aide - or equivalent work involving in-person communication to support others in mental health recovery Your work has been closely monitored including having work checked in progress and reviewing completed work for accuracy - adequacy - and adherence to instructions or procedures GS-7: In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower graded level - which involved post-personal mental health recovery experience as a mentor providing counseling to support peers in mental health and/or addiction recovery - a recovery advocate directly involved with consumers of mental health services - a psychiatric therapy aide - or equivalent work involving in-person communication to support others in mental health recovery At this level - routine work has been completed with minimal supervisory oversight and review - however close supervision will have been provided for complex and unusual tasks GS-8: In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower graded level - which involved post-personal mental health recovery experience as a mentor providing counseling to support peers in mental health and/or addiction recovery - a recovery advocate directly involved with consumers of mental health services - a psychiatric therapy aide - or equivalent work involving in-person communication to support others in mental health recovery At this level you have the ability to work with general instructions for the performance of routine duties and detailed instructions and/or training in performance of the non-routine functions and special assignments Non-routine/novel work will have been reviewed by spot checking and after completion to evaluate the adequacy of methods - procedures - results - ability to solve new and changing problems - etc GS-9: In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower graded level - which involved post-personal mental health recovery experience as a mentor providing counseling to support peers in mental health and/or addiction recovery - a recovery advocate directly involved with consumers of mental health services - a psychiatric therapy aide - or equivalent work involving in-person communication to support others in mental health recovery At this level work will have been performed with considerable independence and you are responsible for making recommendations to the interdisciplinary treatment team that can be relied on for soundness of judgment and maturity of insight on problem situations -OR- EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: (Transcripts are required with your application package) GS-6: Successful completion Six (6) months of graduate education or a 1-year post-bachelor's degree internship meets the requirements for GS-6. Only education that is directly related to the work of the position is creditable GS-7: Successful completion One (1) full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Only education that is directly related to the work of the position is creditable GS-8: Successful completion One and one/half (1 ) years of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-8. Only education that is directly related to the work of the position is creditable GS-9: Successful completion Two (2) full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. Only education that is directly related to the work of the position is creditable. Duties Participates in the service - training - consultation - and other professional activities of VA health care services and functions as a fully vested member of the multidisciplinary team Uses personal recovery experiences to model coping techniques and recovery tolls to coach Veterans to relevant skills need for self-management of their health condition(s) and pursuit of their personal wellness Serves as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for effective wellness and holistic - recovery-based services that aid Veterans in daily living Orients new Veterans to the program's services - hours - locations - staff - and other pertinent information necessary for the Veterans to understand how to effectively utilize the program services Guides Veterans to articulate personal recovery and wellness goals through the use of individual or group meetings Utilizes recovery tools to coach Veterans on relevant skills needed for self-management of their health condition(s) and pursuit of their personal wellness Monitors progress and assists with the execution of the recovery and wellness plan - makes timely reports of progress - and presents new areas of concern to the treatment team Contributes to the development of an effective discharge plan that is based upon their understanding of the Veteran's goals and interests Observes behaviors that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment (e.g. - missed appointments - failure to maintain abstinence - risk to self or others - disruptive behavior) - completes appropriate documentation - and reports concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner Uses ongoing individual and group meetings to teach Veterans how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by providing a forum that allows Veterans to share their experiences Maintains a working knowledge of current trends and developments in holistic approaches in wellness and recovery by reading books - journals - and other relevant materials Must be able to operate a government furnished vehicle for the purposed of assisting Veterans with obtaining and retaining housing Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8am to 430pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: This is not a telework position Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#: PEER SPECIALIST/PD993195 - PD99320S - PD99321S - and PD99322S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22198273/peer-specialist https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22198273/peer-specialist Los Angeles, California, Summary This Peer Specialist position may only be filled with a Veteran that meets statutory requirements that are detailed in the qualifications section. The location of these positions are as follows: 1 Position at Casa de Rosas (2600 S. Hoover St. 90007) and Florence Mills (1044 E Jefferson Blvd. 90011) 1 position at Blue Butterfly: 2225 Blue Butterfly Way San Pedro - CA 90732 3 Positions at West LA sites (11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles - CA 90073) Qualifications To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 05/11/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of closing date of this announcement. For a GS-6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-6. For a GS-8 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-8. The grade may have been in any occupation - but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year - it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade - as required by the announcement. In this instance - you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Basic Requirements: FOR PEER SPECIALISTS a Statutory Requirements Section 405 of Public Law 110-387 - as codified in 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(13) - established that to be eligible to receive appointment to a Peer Specialist position - a person must: (1) be a veteran who has recovered or is recovering from a mental health condition and(2) be certified by -(a) a not-for-profit entity engaged in peer specialist training as having met such criteria as the Secretary shall establish for a peer specialist position or(b) a State as having satisfied relevant State requirements for a peer specialist position b Length of Experience in Recovery: must have at least 1 year of recovery from a mental health condition (mental illness and/or substance use disorder) Successful recovery is exemplified by one who manages symptoms of illness and pursues a healthy lifestyle lives independently is employed or volunteers significant time approximating at least a part-time employment schedule has meaningful relationships with family members and friends and is socially involved in the community through clubs - hobby groups - church - civic organizations or Veteran organizations in which the individual provides a service to others IMPORTANT NOTICE: Veteran is defined as a person who served in the active military - naval - air - or space service - and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable Restricted to VETERANS - See IMPORTANT NOTICE Open to current - permanent employees of the VA (i.e T38 - T38 Hybrid - and VCS employees on excepted appts covered by an interchange agreement) Federal employees on a Career/Career-Conditional appt. Former competitive civil service employees eligible for reinstatement Veterans eligible under VEOA - VRA - and 30% DAV Those eligible under the Employment Program for People with Disabilities and those eligible for CTAP/ICTAP NOTE: You MUST provide copies of your DD-214 and Peer Specialist Certification - with your application package ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position MINIMUM GRADE LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS GS-6: In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower graded level - which involved post-personal mental health recovery experience as a mentor providing counseling to support peers in mental health and/or addiction recovery - a recovery advocate directly involved with consumers of mental health services - a psychiatric therapy aide - or equivalent work involving in-person communication to support others in mental health recovery Your work has been closely monitored including having work checked in progress and reviewing completed work for accuracy - adequacy - and adherence to instructions or procedures GS-7: In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower graded level - which involved post-personal mental health recovery experience as a mentor providing counseling to support peers in mental health and/or addiction recovery - a recovery advocate directly involved with consumers of mental health services - a psychiatric therapy aide - or equivalent work involving in-person communication to support others in mental health recovery At this level - routine work has been completed with minimal supervisory oversight and review - however close supervision will have been provided for complex and unusual tasks GS-8: In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower graded level - which involved post-personal mental health recovery experience as a mentor providing counseling to support peers in mental health and/or addiction recovery - a recovery advocate directly involved with consumers of mental health services - a psychiatric therapy aide - or equivalent work involving in-person communication to support others in mental health recovery At this level you have the ability to work with general instructions for the performance of routine duties and detailed instructions and/or training in performance of the non-routine functions and special assignments Non-routine/novel work will have been reviewed by spot checking and after completion to evaluate the adequacy of methods - procedures - results - ability to solve new and changing problems - etc GS-9: In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower graded level - which involved post-personal mental health recovery experience as a mentor providing counseling to support peers in mental health and/or addiction recovery - a recovery advocate directly involved with consumers of mental health services - a psychiatric therapy aide - or equivalent work involving in-person communication to support others in mental health recovery At this level work will have been performed with considerable independence and you are responsible for making recommendations to the interdisciplinary treatment team that can be relied on for soundness of judgment and maturity of insight on problem situations -OR-EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: (Transcripts are required with your application package) GS-6: Successful completion Six (6) months of graduate education or a 1-year post-bachelor's degree internship meets the requirements for GS-6. Only education that is directly related to the work of the position is creditable GS-7: Successful completion One (1) full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Only education that is directly related to the work of the position is creditable GS-8: Successful completion One and one/half (1 ) years of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-8. Only education that is directly related to the work of the position is creditable GS-9: Successful completion Two (2) full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. Only education that is directly related to the work of the position is creditable. Duties Participates in the service - training - consultation - and other professional activities of VA health care services and functions as a fully vested member of the multidisciplinary team Uses personal recovery experiences to model coping techniques and recovery tolls to coach Veterans to relevant skills need for self-management of their health condition(s) and pursuit of their personal wellness Serves as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for effective wellness and holistic - recovery-based services that aid Veterans in daily living Orients new Veterans to the program's services - hours - locations - staff - and other pertinent information necessary for the Veterans to understand how to effectively utilize the program services Guides Veterans to articulate personal recovery and wellness goals through the use of individual or group meetings Utilizes recovery tools to coach Veterans on relevant skills needed for self-management of their health condition(s) and pursuit of their personal wellness Monitors progress and assists with the execution of the recovery and wellness plan - makes timely reports of progress - and presents new areas of concern to the treatment team Contributes to the development of an effective discharge plan that is based upon their understanding of the Veteran's goals and interests Observes behaviors that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment (e.g. - missed appointments - failure to maintain abstinence - risk to self or others - disruptive behavior) - completes appropriate documentation - and reports concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner Uses ongoing individual and group meetings to teach Veterans how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by providing a forum that allows Veterans to share their experiences Maintains a working knowledge of current trends and developments in holistic approaches in wellness and recovery by reading books - journals - and other relevant materials Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 08:00am-04:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: This is not a telework position Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#: Peer Specialist/PD99319-S - PD99320-S - PD99321-S - PD99322-S - and PD99322S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22091448/social-worker-msw-ed-transplant https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22091448/social-worker-msw-ed-transplant Los Angeles, California, Job Description When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it?s just one of the many reasons we?ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you?ll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. The Social Worker MSW - ED/Transplant Float SW at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California provides a full range of social work services in collaboration with other Cedars-Sinai Medical Center staff to meet the psychosocial and discharge planning needs of patients/families/significant others. Active participation in Department's continuing education/staff development programs. Involved in program planning in assigned service areas along with the organization of social work activities. Provides social work services to patients and their families with psychosocial needs. To assure patients receive benefit from medical and/or psychiatric care and post-hospital planning. What's this role all about? Psychosocial evaluation -- identification of problems affecting efficient patient care and the development of a treatment plan. Crisis intervention. Individual and family counseling. Discharge planning and case coordination. Interdisciplinary discussion of psychosocial implications of illness including consultation regarding treatments and resources designed to tackle the problems of the patients. Develops and maintains positive relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies. Initiates program planning and development in assigned services/programs. Qualifications Licenses/Certifications: Prefer LCSW Experience Requirements: Two (2) plus years of experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred) ED or Transplant experience Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work with a master's degree Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:48:40 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22094156/social-worker-msw-med-surg https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22094156/social-worker-msw-med-surg Los Angeles, California, Job Description When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it?s just one of the many reasons we?ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you?ll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, the MSW Social Worker in our Neuro Intensive Care Unit will assisting in providing a full range of social work services in collaboration with other Cedars-Sinai Medical Center staff to meet the psychosocial and discharge planning needs of patients/families/significant others. Active participation in Department's continuing education/staff development programs. Involved in program planning in assigned service areas along with the organization of social work activities. Provides social work services to patients and their families with psychosocial needs. To assure patients receive benefit from medical and/or psychiatric care and post-hospital planning. Psychosocial evaluation -- identification of problems affecting optimal patient care and the development of a treatment plan Crisis intervention Individual and family counseling Discharge planning and case coordination Interdisciplinary discussion of psychosocial implications of illness including consultation regarding treatments and resources designed to solve the problems of the patients Develops and maintains productive relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies Initiates program planning and development in assigned services/programs Performs other related duties as directed Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work with a master's degree Licenses/Certifications: Prefer LCSW What else are we looking for? Prefer a minimum of 2 years experience in an acute care hospital setting Neuro ICU experience preferred Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:48:40 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22186809/mental-health-clinician-community-share-care-per-diem https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22186809/mental-health-clinician-community-share-care-per-diem Los Angeles, California, Job Description When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it?s just one of the many reasons we?ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you?ll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. The Cedars?Sinai Share & Care program provides services to at?risk children and adolescents. The program started in 1981 as the Psychological Trauma Center, and our professional counselors provide services to students who are experiencing emotional and academic challenges due to traumatic situations and stressors. Share & Care provides a group structure to facilitate emotional nurturing, healthy self?esteem and positive coping skills through a 10?week art therapy curriculum that can result in academic success. Seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Clinician to support high school students who are pregnant and may be at risk of school failure due to social, behavioral, and emotional problems utilizing evidence based and/or evidence informed practices within a high school setting. The counselor will provide individual, group and family support through psychoeducation on topics that include mental health, trauma awareness, social skills, conflict mediation, grief, drug prevention, postpartum and other socio-emotional issues that impact learning. Counselor will also provide community referrals, linkages, and collaborations with District and community resources to address student and family needs. School-Based program working with pregnant teens and teen mothers. Provide psychotherapy to individuals and groups. Knowledgeable on reporting requirements for Elder Abuse and Child Abuse. Document interventions according to regulatory requirements and standards. Keep all documentation current and complete for all patients in caseload. 2 days per week from 9:30am - 1:30pm. 1 location: Downtown Los Angeles Qualifications Educational/License Require ments: Master?s degree in Social Work (MSW), or Marriage and Family Therapy or related field from an accredited university. Licensed in LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and/or LMFT (Marriage and Family Therapist)  Experience Requirements: Two (2) plus years of post-licensure experience provided to individual and group therapy, preferably in a school-based setting. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking therapist preferred. Experience in clinical supervision and training. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:48:40 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22236835/lead-community-mental-health-trainer-x28-semel-institute-pmhp-x29 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22236835/lead-community-mental-health-trainer-x28-semel-institute-pmhp-x29 Los Angeles, California, Description The Public Mental Health Partnership (PMHP) is seeking to hire a full time Lead Community Mental Health Trainer (LCMHT) to develop, conduct, and assist in the evaluation of trainings for Los Angeles County and other California Departments of Mental Health. Trainings are on evidence-based treatment approaches for adults with severe mental illness. The LCMHT will also be responsible for providing technical assistance to community providers working on these teams. Trainings may address topics such as, trauma, improving access to mental health services, and enhancing engagement with complex clients experiencing homelessness. Trainings may also include modules on quality monitoring, quality improvement, and program evaluation including using qualitative and quantitative data.   Duties performed by the Lead CMHT will include: Determine training, technical assistance, and program model needs among providers working in publicly funded intensive field-based mental health, homeless, and co-occurring service teams  Oversee the planning, delivery, and quality improvement of provider trainings Compile relevant trainings used in other treatment contexts, evaluating their relevance to Los Angeles County and other California Departments of Mental Health, and considering implementation with partners  Lead training projects, including task supervision and mentorship to other training staff Consult with teams and create program improvement goals and action steps aimed at addressing administrative or clinical challenges presented by providers Develop and implement quality assurance and improvement activities for all facets of program delivery Plan and supervise the development of a portfolio of intervention materials including manuals, online and skill-building group curricula for providers such as training videos, identification of relevant peer-reviewed research articles, popular media, and other training materials Pay Range: The s alary to be offered will be determined based on various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, and equity. The full salary range for this position is  $86,400.00 - $184,800.00  annually. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is about  $86,400.00 - $96,000.00 annually.  Qualifications Required:  Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field Demonstrated thorough knowledge of mental/behavioral health programs including Full Service Partnership (FSP), HOME (Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement), or similar programs (e.g., Assertive Community Treatment, Housing First) Knowledge of the mental health issues impacting individuals experiencing severe mental illness, homelessness, and/or co-occurring disorders Proficiency with MS Office software, including Word and Excel  Experience leading trainings for clinicians and/or administrators Experience providing clinical support for staff at remote sites who are dealing with challenging cases and caseloads Experience communicating complex information to people with varying levels of education/training and different learning styles (both in-person and online) Demonstrated excellence in training curriculum development Experience in developing educational materials for dissemination through an internet-based platform Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously  Willingness and ability to travel to service delivery sites throughout Los Angeles County and/or California when necessary.   Preferred: Advanced degree in a mental health related field i.e. MSW, PhD, MA, PsyD, PhD or EdD (Highly preferred) Familiarity with collaborative workspaces, such as Google Drive, Box, and/or SharePoint (Preferred) Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:59:38 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22194936/psychiatrist-adult-woodland-hills https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22194936/psychiatrist-adult-woodland-hills Woodland Hills, California, Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best - provide their patients with exceptional care. * Medical/dental/vision coverage * Supplemental medical coverage * Special dependent coverage * Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule) * Retirement and savings plans * Relocation package * Professional liability coverage * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible Partnership of SCPMG * Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG * Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment) * Increased benefits (e.g., compensation, retirement, life insurance) * Voting rights on organizational decisions Additional Information * Board Certified or Board Eligible About the area With its medical center northwest of Los Angeles and its scope reaching as far north as Ventura, the Woodland Hills/Ventura County service area offers an impressive range of experiences. Great weather enables year-round surfing, hiking, golf, and other outdoor sports. And beyond our area are Los Angeles to the south and Santa Barbara to the north, for world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural activities. Working here The Woodland Hills/Ventura County area is geographically diverse--reaching from the San Fernando Valley north of Los Angeles to Ventura County along the Pacific Ocean. Our area offers both the urban/suburban experience of the Woodland Hills Medical Center and the distinctly bi-cultural, small-town feel of the Ventura County medical office. Yet, at our core is one culture--characterized by the partnering and teamwork of our medical staff, the high level of physician engagement, and the focus on maintaining a highly evolved model of care. A family medicine residency program at the medical center adds an academic vibrancy. Strong emphasis is placed on wellness and interaction, with formal and informal events, potlucks, and other social activities. A robust on-boarding program ensures that new hires can quickly integrate, professionally and personally, forming lasting bonds and furthering the area's collegial environment. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:51:57 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22204034/clinical-social-worker-pulmonology-x28-santa-monica-x29 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22204034/clinical-social-worker-pulmonology-x28-santa-monica-x29 Santa Monica, California, Description Provides direct social work services, including assessment, intervention, and recommendations to individual patients and their families. Participates in interdisciplinary activities, complies with departmental standards regarding attendance, documentation, continuous quality improvement, statistics, departmental policies and procedures, and the Code of Ethics. Keeps current with professional social work health care knowledge base and pursues further enhancement of job-related knowledge. Salary range: $51.18- $61.14 Qualifications Required: Master’s Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.   Post-masters social work experience in a healthcare setting is highly desirable.   Excellent oral and written communication skills.   Strong relationship building skills.   Excellent problem solving ability.   Demonstrated skill in psychosocial assessments of patient / families, clinical interventions, and treatment planning with patients and families.  Demonstrated work with interdisciplinary teams Must have basic computer knowledge and word processing skills (Use is frequent). Must carry beeper during normal work hours and respond to pages in a timely manner (Use is frequent) Must operate telephone, fax, and copy machines (Use is frequent). Must participate in at least one area of specialized practice annually (see list of specialized practice activities). Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:59:38 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22234429/clinical-social-worker-per-diem-x28-weekends-x29 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22234429/clinical-social-worker-per-diem-x28-weekends-x29 Los Angeles, California, Description Provide positive care solutions within an award-winning health system. Grow your career while enhancing quality of life for those most in need. Leverage your expertise to make a real difference in the community. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health. Our knowledgeable team of Social Workers provide vital social work services, including assessment, intervention, recommendations, insurance education, and social service assessment and referrals. You will participate in interdisciplinary activities while demonstrating a commitment to continuous quality improvement, accurate record keeping, relevant policies/procedures, and our Code of Ethics. You will also be required to remain current with specific professional knowledge while pursuing further enhancement of job-related expertise. UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. We are also home to the David Geffen School of Medicine, an internationally-respected center of advanced medical education and research. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become the trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care for the many communities we serve.    Salary range: $53.96 - $69.63 Hourly Note this is a Per Diem appointment that may convert to career.  Qualifications We’re seeking a compassionate, diligent Clinical Social Worker with:  Master’s degree in social work or social welfare CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license eligible Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Excellent communication, relationship building and problem-solving skills Expertise with psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, and treatment planning Knowledge of Child Abuse, Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse, Neglect and Domestic Violence treatment, interventions, and reporting protocols. Commitment to principles of patient and family centered care, and an understanding of cultural differences and diversity. Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams Willingness to participate in at least one area of specialized practice annually Computer proficiency Post-masters social work experience in a healthcare setting is highly preferred.   Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:59:38 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22214830/licensed-clinical-social-worker-ucla-west-valley-medical-center https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22214830/licensed-clinical-social-worker-ucla-west-valley-medical-center West Hills, California, Description If you have a passion for elevating lives, we invite you to use your unique expertise, dedication, and compassion to make a significant, positive impact on the community. At UCLA West Valley Medical Center, you’ll be part of an exceptional multidisciplinary team as you play a key role in delivering excellent outcomes for our patients and their families. Join our award-winning, world-class health system and see just how rewarding a career can be. Our knowledgeable team of Social Workers provide vital social work services, including assessment, intervention, recommendations, insurance education, and social service assessment and referrals. You will participate in interdisciplinary activities while demonstrating a commitment to continuous quality improvement, accurate record keeping, relevant policies/procedures, and our Code of Ethics. You will also be required to remain current with specific professional knowledge while pursuing further enhancement of job-related expertise. At UCLA Health, our passion for impact and improving others’ lives has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.   CSW 3 Salary range: $55.63 - $66.48 Hourly Qualifications We’re seeking a compassionate, diligent Clinical Social Worker III with:  Master’s degree in social work or social welfare CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Excellent communication, relationship building and problem-solving skills Expertise with psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, and treatment planning Knowledge of Child Abuse, Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse, Neglect and Domestic Violence treatment, interventions, and reporting protocols. Commitment to principles of patient and family centered care, and an understanding of cultural differences and diversity. Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams Willingness to participate in at least one area of specialized practice annually Computer proficiency   Post-masters social work experience in a healthcare setting is highly preferred. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:59:38 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22204013/clinical-social-worker-per-diem https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22204013/clinical-social-worker-per-diem Los Angeles, California, Description Provide positive care solutions within an award-winning health system. Grow your career while enhancing quality of life for those most in need. Leverage your expertise to make a real difference in the community. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health. Our knowledgeable team of Social Workers provide vital social work services, including assessment, intervention, recommendations, insurance education, and social service assessment and referrals. You will participate in interdisciplinary activities while demonstrating a commitment to continuous quality improvement, accurate record keeping, relevant policies/procedures, and our Code of Ethics. You will also be required to remain current with specific professional knowledge while pursuing further enhancement of job-related expertise. UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. We are also home to the David Geffen School of Medicine, an internationally-respected center of advanced medical education and research. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become the trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care for the many communities we serve.    Salary range: $53.96 - $69.63 Hourly Note this is a Per Diem appointment that may convert to career.  Qualifications We’re seeking a compassionate, diligent Clinical Social Worker with:  Master’s degree in social work or social welfare CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license eligible Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Excellent communication, relationship building and problem-solving skills Expertise with psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, and treatment planning Knowledge of Child Abuse, Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse, Neglect and Domestic Violence treatment, interventions, and reporting protocols. Commitment to principles of patient and family centered care, and an understanding of cultural differences and diversity. Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams Willingness to participate in at least one area of specialized practice annually Computer proficiency Post-masters social work experience in a healthcare setting and transplant experience is highly preferred.   Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:59:38 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22176120/clinical-social-worker-per-diem-ucla-west-valley-medical-center https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22176120/clinical-social-worker-per-diem-ucla-west-valley-medical-center West Hills, California, Description If you have a passion for elevating lives, we invite you to use your unique expertise, dedication, and compassion to make a significant, positive impact on the community. At UCLA Health West Valley Hospital, you’ll be part of an exceptional multidisciplinary team as you play a key role in delivering excellent outcomes for our patients and their families. Join our award-winning, world-class health system and see just how rewarding a career can be.   Our knowledgeable team of Social Workers provide vital social work services, including assessment, intervention, recommendations, insurance education, and social service assessment and referrals. You will participate in interdisciplinary activities while demonstrating a commitment to continuous quality improvement, accurate record keeping, relevant policies/procedures, and our Code of Ethics. You will also be required to remain current with specific professional knowledge while pursuing further enhancement of job-related expertise.   At UCLA Health, our passion for impact and improving others’ lives has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.   Salary range: $53.96 - $69.63 Hourly Qualifications We’re seeking a compassionate, diligent Clinical Social Worker with:  Master’s degree in social work or social welfare CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license eligible Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Excellent communication, relationship building and problem-solving skills Expertise with psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, and treatment planning Knowledge of Child Abuse, Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse, Neglect and Domestic Violence treatment, interventions, and reporting protocols. Commitment to principles of patient and family centered care, and an understanding of cultural differences and diversity. Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams Computer proficiency   California LCSW, post-masters social work experience in a healthcare setting, and willingness to participate in at least one area of specialized practice annually is highly preferred. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:59:38 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22240807/senior-social-worker-hud-vash https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22240807/senior-social-worker-hud-vash Mather AFB, California, Summary This Senior Case Manager has experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. At least two years should be in an area of specialized practice in the Senior Social Worker's professional discipline. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-12 Senior Social Worker Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) - and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Driver's Licensure: This position involves periodically transporting patients and requires a valid driver's license In addition - as per Incidental Drivers Policy PS-05-80 - employee's driver's record will be reviewed regular through the CA DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration - dated September 10 - 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is 12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12 Physical Requirements: This position requires light lifting - use of fingers - walking - standing - ability to distinguish basic colors - ability to distinguish shades of colors - hearing (Aid permitted) - and operation of a motor vehicle See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties See below links for the rewards of being an employee of the Department of Veteran Affairs: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: The Senior Social Workers verifies the Veteran's Status - Eligibility for VA medical care - and eligibility of program participation The Senior Social Worker is responsible for ensuring that homeless Veterans are considered as primary participants for program acceptance The Senior Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members The Senior Social Worker is an active participant in the treatment planning process with other disciplines Work Schedule: Full Time Varying Schedule Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions or assistance Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay - higher or unique qualifications - or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Telework may be ad-hoc eligible for this position Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 00201-F Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22227360/senior-social-worker-hud-vash https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22227360/senior-social-worker-hud-vash Modesto, California, Summary This Senior Case Manager has experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. At least two years should be in an area of specialized practice in the Senior Social Worker's professional discipline. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-12 Senior Social Worker Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) - and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Driver's Licensure: This position involves periodically transporting patients and requires a valid driver's license In addition - as per Incidental Drivers Policy PS-05-80 - employee's driver's record will be reviewed regular through the CA DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration - dated September 10 - 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is 12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12 Physical Requirements: This position requires light lifting - use of fingers - walking - standing - ability to distinguish basic colors - ability to distinguish shades of colors - hearing (Aid permitted) - and operation of a motor vehicle See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties See below links for the rewards of being an employee of the Department of Veteran Affairs: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: The Senior Social Workers verifies the Veteran's Status - Eligibility for VA medical care - and eligibility of program participation The Senior Social Worker is responsible for ensuring that homeless Veterans are considered as primary participants for program acceptance The Senior Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members The Senior Social Worker is an active participant in the treatment planning process with other disciplines Work Schedule: Full Time 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay - higher or unique qualifications - or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Telework may be ad-hoc eligible for this position Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 00201-F Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22227478/senior-social-worker-catch https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22227478/senior-social-worker-catch Mather AFB, California, Summary The Care Coordination - Advocacy - Treatment - and Connections to Housing (CATCH) Senior Social Worker will consult within the Homeless Programs and other departments at the VA Northern California Healthcare System (VANCHCS). Utilizing a Trauma-Informed and Whole Health framework - the incumbent provides professional - clinical - and administrative case management for the CATCH Program in the Social Work Services care line. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-12 Senior Social Worker Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) - and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Driver's Licensure: This position involves periodically transporting patients and requires a valid driver's license In addition - as per Incidental Drivers Policy PS-05-80 - employee's driver's record will be reviewed regular through the CA DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration - dated September 10 - 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is 12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties See below links for the rewards of being an employee of the Department of Veteran Affairs: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: Psychosocial assessments are conducted for individuals from various socioeconomic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds The incumbent must demonstrate a mastery of theories and treatment modalities used with this complex population - an ability to diagnose and incorporate differential diagnoses and treatments - and an ability to work with patients and families who are experiencing basic emotional - medical - and social problems utilizing advanced and specialized interventions and treatment modalities including individual - group - and family counseling The incumbent independently performs case finding functions and outreach - identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs In addition - the incumbent uses sound judgment - within the scope of a licensed clinical social worker - in the interpretation of local - national and VA policy - trends - and patterns around eligibility to the CATCH Program the application of guidelines and the recommendation of program enhancements Work Schedule: Full Time 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay - higher or unique qualifications - or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Telework may be ad-hoc eligible for this position Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 05066-F Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22240839/senior-social-worker-arts-intensive-outpatient-program https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22240839/senior-social-worker-arts-intensive-outpatient-program Stockton, California, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-12 Senior Social Worker Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) - and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Reference: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration - dated September 10 - 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12 Physical Requirements: Hearing required (aids permitted). Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The incumbent of this position is assigned to the Mental Health Service - Addiction Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) Program and functions as a part of an outpatient addiction interdisciplinary team This position focuses primarily on meeting the needs of Veterans seeking assistance with substance use disorders (SUD) The purpose of this position is to provide addiction treatment that falls between residential and general outpatient care Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) is intended to help Veterans establish clinical stability - identify initial recovery goals - provide evidence-based treatments for SUD - initiate care for co-occurring medical and mental health conditions - develop interpersonal support for recovery and promote engagement in continuing care IOP services may also serve as a step-down program from inpatient or residential care or step-up for Veterans needing additional support Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: With particular emphasis on the treatment of substance use disorders - independently provides specialized services for complex patients with service delivery to include intake evaluation - diagnostic assessments - psychotherapy and patient education Best practices - practice guidelines and evidence-based treatment protocols are utilized to the extent feasible in all therapeutic interventions Participates in development of a person-centered - culturally sensitive treatment plan for each patient with whom major contact is expected - with measurable goals outlined Assesses crisis situations - formulates crisis plans - provides crisis intervention - and follow up intervention services - developing individualized plans - with particular regard for addressing situations related to harm to self - others or grave disability Complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients Attends regularly scheduled treatment team meetings to ensure efficiency and continuity of service delivery to specialized patient populations Responds to Veterans' request for release of records - return phone calls - linking of services and appropriate referrals as needed in a timely manner Collaborates with other services - as well as with community - health - welfare and service agencies Completes assigned Performance Improvement activities at the program - service line and Medical Center level May supervise and participate in the training of Social Workers - Social Work Associates - volunteers - and students participates as required and requested in orientation - training and staff development programs involving Mental Health and VANCHCS Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay - higher or unique qualifications - or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Determined by Agency policy this is not a remote or virtual position Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22233262/social-worker-program-coordinator-hpact https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22233262/social-worker-program-coordinator-hpact San Francisco, California, Summary The Homeless Patient-Aligned Care Team (HPACT) Social Worker Coordinator - located at the San Francisco VA Health Care System's (SFVAHCS) Community Based Out-Patient Clinic catchment area - works with members of the multidisciplinary HPACT and clinic teams - providing a range of social work services - including assessment and referrals - clinical treatment - short-term case management - advocacy and service coordination - outreach - and linkage with VA and community services. Qualifications Basic Requirements: The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(9) - as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419 - enacted November 1 - 2000 To qualify for appointment as a Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-0185-12 - in VHA - all applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 job series at 12 grade level in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to Advanced Practice Level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered in the VA Title 38 Hybrid Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation series - 0185 - with permanent appointment and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-12 (1) Experience and Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience (2) Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the Advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure (3) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSA) In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (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: See Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) website for VA specific qualification standards: VA Qualifications Standards - Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) Physical Demands: The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking - talking - driving - use of the telephone - etc Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their daily activities Light lifting and carrying - under 15 pounds Travel Demand: This position is required to travel up to 75% of work will be performed in a wide range of settings - including the medical center street-based settings - in client - group or family homes in community-based outpatient settings - community agencies or in transport vehicles as well as meeting employers (public or government) Driver's License: This position is required to possess an Current and Active California driver's license and maintain the license in a good standing. Duties The job functions and responsibilities for this position as Social Worker (Program Coordinator)-HPACT are listed below but not limited to: Possess knowledge of the needs of the homeless population in the San Francisco Bay Area The HPACT program is staffed by a full-time Social Work Coordinator - part-time Physician - Psychiatrist - Registered Nurse - and Licensed Vocational Nurse - in addition to the full-time Social Worker Case manager All members participate in outreach targeting chronically homeless Veterans who are \"street homeless -\" in shelters - and other temporary housing situations - who are eligible for VA care but who have not established ongoing primary care in the SFVA system Possess the knowledge and experience in the use of medical - mental health - and substance abuse treatment modalities - and is able to complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to identify strengths - needs - social support systems - disabilities - and barriers to accessing housing and available treatment options Possess the general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services related to special programs - service-connected compensation - non-service-connected pensions - and benefits that are available on the federal and state levels - and through city/county social services Demonstrate the ability to independently conduct a psychosocial assessment with a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds The assessment includes documentation of identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse - neglect - exploitation and/or intimate partner violence - as well as strengths - limitations - coping skills - and internal/external support and service needs to optimize the Veteran's functional status Be sensitive to the needs of homeless Veterans and their families - realizing that homelessness creates added stress on Veterans and their loved ones Develops the assessment in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team - the Veteran - available family members and significant others Is aware of the special challenges in working with Veterans with co-morbid physical - mental health - and substance use diagnoses - and is able to work with this Veteran population Is responsible for outreach to homeless Veterans and can work confidently with city/county agencies to increase resources for \"street homeless\" or marginally housed Veterans The goal is to increase stability in Veterans' lives and assist Veterans in returning to independent and healthy lifestyles Provide leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned staff developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice - standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice and service delivery Duty Location: 401 Third Stress - San Francisco - CA 94107 Work Schedule: Full-Time - Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm - or determined by the hiring manager Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22169972/behavioral-health-therapist-x28-peds-x2f-adults-x29-lcsw-or-lmft-calabasas-x28-flexible-hybrid-x29 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22169972/behavioral-health-therapist-x28-peds-x2f-adults-x29-lcsw-or-lmft-calabasas-x28-flexible-hybrid-x29 Calabasas, California, Description Provide positive care solutions within an award-winning health system. Grow your career while enhancing quality of life for those most in need. Leverage your expertise to make a real difference in the community. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health. In this role, you will provide a range of services to multidisciplinary teams with emphasis on outpatient practices of the UCLA Health-Behavioral Health Associates serving adult, geriatric populations, child and adolescents. Duties may include psychosocial assessment; care coordination, consultation to the team, individual, family or group psychotherapeutic treatment; liaison with community agencies; treatment plan documentation; and disposition planning and advocacy. Requires excellent skills in interpersonal communication and documentation, as well as clinical knowledge of individual, family, social and Cultural issues in mental illness.  *Position is flexible hybrid with up to 40% remote* LCSW Salary Range: $116,155.44 - $138,810.24 Annual LMFT Salary Range: $64,800 - $137,600 Annual     Qualifications We’re seeking an experienced CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker with: CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and  Masters in Social Work or Psychology OR California Marriage and Family Therapist license (LMFT) and Master in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or Master in Psychology or Master in Counseling Psychology or Masters of Art in Counseling Experience and skill interacting with health care providers in a multidisciplinary setting Working knowledge of general theoretical and clinical models Ability to develop effective rapport and working therapeutic alliances with patients Skill in writing clear and complete clinical notes and summaries of clinical evaluations Skills and experiences in documenting/charting to ensure current and accurate medical records are entered and documented in patient files in accordance with established Medical Records policies and procedures Knowledge of clinical social worker ethics and scope of practice Ability to perform a complete mental status exam and recognize changes in mental status Ability to establish and maintain effective and mutually respectful relationships with professionals and support staff Knowledge of pertinent current community resources, including income maintenance, mental health treatment, special education, residential and vocational supports Ability to provide and maintain appropriate coordination of care with existing providers and/or variety of community agencies and demonstrate assertiveness, persistence, and diplomacy as an advocate for the patient Maintains the expected case load of patients    Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:59:38 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22220806/social-worker-program-coordinator-home-care https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22220806/social-worker-program-coordinator-home-care Mather AFB, California, Summary Incumbent is a professional social worker assigned to the Home Care Coordination (HCC) Program as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team that is responsible for clinical Social Work practice in the area or program to which assigned. This is to include promotion of Social Work services as a key component of treatment and directing/coordinating clinical and psychosocial services. Services will be provided both via telephone contact and in the homes of veterans enrolled in HCC. Qualifications Basic Requirements: 1 United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy 2 English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) 3 Education: Candidates must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work 4 Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) The following is the standard grandfathering policy for all title 38 hybrid qualification standards Please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/registration requirements that apply to this occupation All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including positive education and licensure or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: Such employees in an occupation that requires a licensure or certification - may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation - but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis - until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation - who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation If an employee who was retained in an occupation listed in 38 U.S.C. § 7401(3) under this provision leaves that occupation - the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation NOTE: If social workers covered under the grandfathering provision of the 1991 Federal law regarding licensure or certification of VHA social workers leave the GS0185 social work series - they lose the grandfathering protection If they choose to return at a later date to the GS-0185 series - they must be licensed or certified to qualify for employment as a social worker Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-12 Experience and Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (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 Preferred Experience: Experience with VA and in Home Care is preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: Involves considerable amount of standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting and turning Requires carrying or lifting of objects weighting up to 25lbs. - but occasionally may require work that involves pushing or lifting in excess of 25 lbs and going up and down flights of stairs The position requires long periods of driving - with varying road conditions - as well as weather conditions Requires use of hands for actions such as typing - simple grasping - fine manipulation and repetitive actions Requires the ability to frequently respond to multiple demands and priorities Has potential for exposure to infectious diseases - hazardous waste - and chemicals Emotional and mental stability Ability to effectively perform. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w VA Careers - Microbiology/Molecular Medical Technologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for assessment - planning - and provision of case management services in the HCC Program The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of veterans Conduct assessments of psychosocial problems often at a time when the veteran is experiencing crisis and include the provision of short-term - solution focused counseling with veterans and/or their families Complete thorough assessments to determine the presenting problem - to determine in-home factors impacting the problem - and to determine obstacles to treatment and/or follow through with recommended treatments Consult with members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the agreed upon goals for a veteran's treatment needs and include serve as a liaison with community professionals regarding needed services for veterans and/or their families Independently completes thorough psychosocial assessments - including psychosocial diagnosis and high risk assessments - to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of veterans and/or their families The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participates through collaboration with veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of treatment goals and interventions Uses a working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures - including acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology Facilitates action for community placements through collaboration with veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner Community placements can involve - but are not limited to - referrals to contract nursing homes - Community Living Centers - residential care homes - inpatient and outpatient hospice services Represents the program in contacts with other agencies and the public Work Schedule: M-F 8-4:30 Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad Hoc only as service policy Functional Statement #: 09738-F Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22217993/social-worker-program-coordinator https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22217993/social-worker-program-coordinator Los Angeles, California, Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The Social Worker Program Coordinator is independently licensed at the Advance Practice level to the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Residential Services (CRS). The HCHV CRS Liaison is responsible for the monitoring and coordination of services provided by community-based programs funded under the VA emergency housing contracts. Duties Provide supportive services and case management to Veterans residing in Contract Emergency Residential Housing facilities Utilizes various treatment modalities of individual and group work - casework - community organization and community outreach activities to alleviate or remove problems that interfere with the Veteran's ability to achieve independence Monitors the clinical care and asses the compliance of the programs receiving payments - as described in the recipient's contract When necessary - the incumbent intervenes to facilitate compliance or corrective actions and - when appropriate - develops - facilitates and monitors plans of correction Provides oversight of the Contract Residential Services as defined by VHA policy Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Contract Emergency Residential Housing Program - upon completion of required training and certification Coordinates care and acts as an advocate on behalf of Veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery and provides linkages for Veterans to VHA health care services - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and community agencies Provide a wide range of services - including assessments - referrals - short-term case management - advocacy - and service coordination Provide a full range of social work services within commonly accepted standards of social work practice which includes case work - individual - family and group counseling - discharge planning - case management and other services as appropriate Provide consultation services to other VA staff regarding the psychosocial needs of homeless Veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on healthcare - adherence to treatment - and housing plans Participate in conducting team conferences to promote professional development - training - and coordination of service delivery TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional by car to travel to Veterans Contract Residential Services Programs and or in the community to assist Veterans with housing as needed and also to conduct site visit of contract agencies Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Authorized for ad-hoc only after first 90 days of employment Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Title/Functional Statement #:Social Worker (Program Coordinator)/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22209274/discharge-planner-case-management https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22209274/discharge-planner-case-management California, Job Description The Discharge Planner provides a broad range of support services to the Care Coordinators and to the licensed Clinical Social Workers with their transition planning activities. These activities include referrals to post-acute agencies, scheduling discharge appointment for primary care specialists or clinics, and clerical activities as needed. The Discharge Planner is also responsible to document all discharge planning activities appropriately in the medical record. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Social Work manager.   Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assists in locating facilities appropriate for patient?s needs: contacts skilled nursing facilities, Long Term Acute care and Acute Rehab Facilities to determine bed availability and communicates with the case management team. Assists patients with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as needed to meet the home care needs of the patient as ordered by the physician and meeting payer requirements. Contact insurance companies/ medical groups to acquire authorization for post-acute services when applicable. Meets with patients and families to offer transportation options and coordinates the trip. Assists and advocates for patients to obtain housing, food, insurance, public entitlements, legal representation and other community resources or linkages as applicable to the individual?s needs.  Makes post discharge appointment in collaboration with the patient/family: performs follow-up on post discharge matters as required Evaluates patient needs/requests; reports observation and brings urgent and/or crisis situations to the attention of the team immediately. Consults and cooperates with other professionals and agency personnel to aid them in recognizing the significant social components of health care and understanding their impact on patients and their families.  Demonstrates a culturally sensitive approach to patient and families. Qualifications Education: High school diploma/GED required. Experience: One (1) year of healthcare experience, a general knowledge of medical terminology and experience with community resources and social supports required. One (1) year of utilization management or managed care experience preferred. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:48:40 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22201199/on-call-crisis-counselor-clinical-social-worker-per-diem https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22201199/on-call-crisis-counselor-clinical-social-worker-per-diem Santa Monica, California, Description Work within an exceptional team of counselors to care for those who have experienced the profound trauma of sexual abuse and assault to make a real difference in the lives of others.     The Rape Treatment Center (RTC) at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center provides free, comprehensive, state-of-the-art treatment for sexual assault victims - adults and children - 24 hours a day, including emergency medical care, forensic/evidentiary services, counseling, advocacy, accompaniment, and information about rights and options to help victims make informed choices and decisions. The Rape Treatment Center also provides ongoing, longer-term, trauma-informed therapy and other support services for victims and their significant others.      The On-Call Rape Treatment Center Counselor provides telephone and in-person on-call response services, including on-site crisis intervention, advocacy, and accompaniment to sexual assault victims seeking medical care and forensic medical examinations.     Evening and weekend shifts. Weekday evening shifts begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 a.m. Weekend/Saturday & Sunday shifts are 12 hours - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Holiday coverage of minimum of 48 hours during the calendar year required . This is a Per Diem appointment; may convert to career.    Salary range: $53.96 - $69.63 Hourly Qualifications Required:   Master’s degree in Social Work or Social Welfare from an accredited institution   CA State LCSW or be license-eligible to practice in CA   Ability to work effectively with people who represent diversity in age, ethnicity, and cultural backgrounds   Must live within 30 minutes of the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA   Experience with victims of sexual assault and bilingual (Spanish and English) language skills preferred.   Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:59:38 -0400 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22232635/behavioral-health-therapist-lcsw-or-lmft-calabasas-malibu-x28-flexible-hybrid-x29 https://careers.mhanational.org/jobs/rss/22232635/behavioral-health-therapist-lcsw-or-lmft-calabasas-malibu-x28-flexible-hybrid-x29 Malibu, California, Description Provide positive care solutions within an award-winning health system. Grow your career while enhancing quality of life for those most in need. Leverage your expertise to make a real difference in the community. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health. In this role, you will provide a range of services to multidisciplinary teams with emphasis on outpatient practices of the UCLA Health-Behavioral Health Associates serving adult, geriatric populations, child and adolescents. Duties may include psychosocial assessment; care coordination, consultation to the team, individual, family or group psychotherapeutic treatment; liaison with community agencies; treatment plan documentation; and disposition planning and advocacy. Requires excellent skills in interpersonal communication and documentation, as well as clinical knowledge of individual, family, social and Cultural issues in mental illness.  Please note this position requires traveling between Calabasas & Malibu clinics. *Position is flexible hybrid with up to 40% remote* LCSW Salary Range: $116,155.44 - $138,810.24 Annual LMFT Salary Range: $64,800 - $137,600 Annual Qualifications CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and  Masters in Social Work or Psychology OR California Marriage and Family Therapist license (LMFT) and Master in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or Master in Psychology or Master in Counseling Psychology or Masters of Art in Counseling Experience and skill interacting with health care providers in a multidisciplinary setting Working knowledge of general theoretical and clinical models Ability to develop effective rapport and working therapeutic alliances with patients Skill in writing clear and complete clinical notes and summaries of clinical evaluations Skills and experiences in documenting/charting to ensure current and accurate medical records are entered and documented in patient files in accordance with established Medical Records policies and procedures Knowledge of clinical social worker ethics and scope of practice Ability to perform a complete mental status exam and recognize changes in mental status Ability to establish and maintain effective and mutually respectful relationships with professionals and support staff Knowledge of pertinent current community resources, including income maintenance, mental health treatment, special education, residential and vocational supports Ability to provide and maintain appropriate coordination of care with existing providers and/or variety of community agencies and demonstrate assertiveness, persistence, and diplomacy as an advocate for the patient Maintains the expected case load of patients    Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:59:38 -0400