2026.02.16

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 Living Center position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

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

Ms.Smith

The job title is Social Worker for the Community Living Center, and it’s located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $63,884 to $100,488.

Dr.Job

What are the main responsibilities of this social worker?

Ms.Smith

This social worker is responsible for providing social work services within the Community Living Center and will need to make decisions about treatment plans and discharge planning for Veterans, working with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Dr.Job

What are the basic educational requirements for this position?

Ms.Smith

To qualify, you need a master’s degree in social work from a school that’s fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Dr.Job

Is licensure required for this role?

Ms.Smith

Yes, you need to be licensed or certified by a state to practice social work at the master’s degree level, but there’s an exception for those at the GS-9 grade level who are otherwise qualified and still completing state requirements. For GS-11 and above, you must be licensed or certified.

Dr.Job

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

Ms.Smith