The incumbent functions as a social worker responsible for the implementation of social work programs at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. These assignments may be located in inpatient, outpatient or other specialty programs (includes but not limited to GEC, MH, RRTP, PACT, HBPC, CRC, MHICM, VITAL, SUD, PTSD and SPC). Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Master's degree in Social Work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)