Social Worker - Clinical (Project)

Introduction

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) currently has an opening for a Social Worker - Clinical project position. This position works as part of the groundbreaking Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP), which serves the state's veteran population by providing access to a wide variety of programs and services.

This project position is scheduled to end June 30, 2025. Project positions are eligible for benefits including health insurance, but the incumbent does not attain permanent civil service status.

VORP Clinical Social Workers are responsible for covering one of the three clinical regions across the state. These regions are Northeast, Northwest, and Southern Wisconsin. The current regional vacanc y is listed below.

Regional Vacancy
Southern - Adams, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha, Lafayette, Marquette, Milwaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, Waukesha, and Waushara Counties

This position's designated headquarter city will be based on the selected candidate's location. Some travel is required within the assigned region. Please refer to the map below to view the regions. Click on the map for an expanded view.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package , this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits .
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• A flexible hybrid remote work schedule with the option to alternate time in the office with remote work.

Employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness . To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator . Watch this video to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce .

Position Summary

This position performs professional clinical social work services for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders in veterans. The incumbent serves as a licensed mental health professional assisting the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program in the delivery of mental health and/or substance abuse services throughout Wisconsin.

This position also provides ongoing mentoring, technical assistance, support, and clinical oversight to VORP participants and department case management staff. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that mental health services and case management support are provided in accordance with Federal, State and Department policies and regulations.

Other responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive training program for program support staff as well as serving as a liaison between counties, other behavioral health providers, state departments, and VA medical centers.

For reference see a full copy of the position description .

Salary Information

The starting salary is between $31.80 - $39.77 an hour ($66,144 and $81,432 annually). Current state employees' pay will be based on the provisions in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. This classification is in Pay Schedule 12, Pay Range 63.

Job Details

WDVA will conduct criminal background checks prior to an offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of application. The WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Due to the nature of this position's duties, work locations at times may include jail, prisons, probation facilities, and facilities that serve homeless populations.

These positions will require frequent travel primarily within their assigned region, and occasional statewide travel, which may necessitate driving and/or working in remote areas. These positions may also periodically work evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have a current licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Wisconsin.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service . A current resume and letter of qualifications must be attached to the online application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here .

Submitted materials will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Veterans with a 30% or greater service-related disability rating are eligible for non-competitive appointment. If you meet this eligibility criteria, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 (honorable discharge), and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at kevin.roberts@wisconsin.gov or (608) 267-7297.

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on September 9, 2024.