Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/30/2026. Supervisory Social Worker, GS-12 Education and Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. 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 Supervisory Social Workers 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: - Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines. - Knowledge of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation withother departments and quality improvement. - Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services. - Ability to provide staff training and development. - Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. References: VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 12.