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 Senior Social Worker -Suicide Prevention Coordinator position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Senior Social Worker – Suicide Prevention Coordinator, and it’s located at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $89,508 to $116,362.

Dr.Job

What kind of work will the Suicide Prevention Coordinator be doing?

Ms.Smith

They’ll be providing psychosocial assessments and treatment to veterans at high risk of suicide, along with offering individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy.

Dr.Job

What are the basic education requirements for this role?

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. A doctoral degree in social work won’t substitute for the master’s degree.

Dr.Job

What kind of experience is needed for the Senior Social Worker position?

Ms.Smith

You’ll need at least two years of experience after getting your advanced practice clinical licensure, with one year being equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

Dr.Job

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

Ms.Smith