2026.02.15

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Social Worker (Community Residential Care Program) position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What position is being offered at the Department of Veterans Affairs?

Ms.Smith

They’re offering a Social Worker position for the Community Residential Care Program at the VA Bedford Healthcare System in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Dr.Job

What are the working hours for this Social Worker role?

Ms.Smith

It’s a full-time position, so you’ll be working 40 hours a week.

Dr.Job

What kind of educational background do you need for this job?

Ms.Smith

You need to have a master’s degree in social work from a school that’s fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Dr.Job

Can you apply if you haven’t completed all your educational or certification requirements yet?

Ms.Smith

Yes, you might be referred and tentatively selected, but you won’t be hired until all your requirements are met.

Dr.Job

Is there any flexibility regarding the licensure requirement for this position?

Ms.Smith

There is an exception where they may waive the licensure requirement for qualified individuals who are still completing state prerequisites for licensure or certification exams, but this only applies at the GS-9 grade level.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith