The primary responsibilities of this position are divided between provision of consultation service and crisis response to provide the level of care necessary in the preventative management of suicidal behavior. The Senior Social Worker operates at the most advanced practice level providing mental health assessment within the parameters of the independent clinical license. 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 S