See how social workers support our mission of service at VA

As the largest employer of social workers in the nation, with more than 18,000 social workers among our ranks, VA can offer you a career anywhere, both geographically and professionally.

“We are looking for people who are really motivated to learn and motivated to come in and meet our mission, people who can be flexible, learn new programs,” said Jennifer Silva, licensed clinical social worker and National Social Work program manager at VA.

Just as you may find social workers in many different places within your community, the same is true within VA. Professional social workers are embedded within most VA departments, including primary care, the emergency department, mental health offices, rehabilitation units, community living centers, Vet Centers and more.

“Even if you want to do something that’s not clinical, social workers know that our degree is very portable,” explained Jennifer Koget, the national director of social work at VA. “You can use it in so many ways, even if it’s not in a clinical setting.”

While there are many kinds of social work, and many ways social workers can do their jobs, members of the profession at VA all share common principles. Here, social workers are dedicated to securing the best possible outcomes for Veterans.

“VA is committed to Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors,” said Silva. “We’re really working hard to make sure that our Veterans have the best experience possible.”

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Visit VAcareers now to hear more from our social work leaders, and to find out how you can take part in our mission of service to Veterans.