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US Department of the Air Force

$52K/yr

For GS-9: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 that demonstrated knowledge of computer requirements and techniques in carrying out project assignments consisting of several ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$52K/yr

For GS-9: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 that demonstrated knowledge of computer requirements and techniques in carrying out project assignments consisting of several ...

Department of Justice

Financial Specialist

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$52K/yr

GS-9 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-7 grade level is required to meet the time-in ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for gs 9 in Arizona is $266,461.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $200,400.00 and $335,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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GS-9 positions typically require a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Some roles may also require specialized skills or certifications relevant to the job duties. Educational requirements can vary depending on the agency and specific position.

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A GS 9 job refers to a position within the General Schedule pay scale used by the U.S. federal government, typically requiring a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. It is considered a mid-level federal position with responsibilities that may include specialized tasks, supervision, or project management, and it often requires relevant skills and experience in the field.

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Infographic showing various Gs 9 job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $266,461 per year, or $128.1 per hour.

Social Worker-Patient Aligned Care Team

Veterans Health Administration

Prescott, AZ

$68K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Veterans Health Administration rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 1,007 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description


QualificationsBasic Requirements:
  • Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States
  • Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level
  • Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/
  • Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited
  • A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work
  • Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work
  • May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
  • May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
  • Grade Determinations: Social Worker, GS-9 (1) Experience, Education, and Licensure
  • None beyond the basic requirements
  • (2) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to utilize a Veteran centric approach when providing interventions and counseling for Veterans, their family members, caregivers, and survivors
  • (b) Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed
  • (c) Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals
  • This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques
  • (d) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies
  • (e) Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures
  • This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries
  • common medications and their effects/side effects
  • and medical terminology
  • (3) [Entry Level] Assignments
  • Individuals assigned as GS-9 grade level social workers are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised, as they are not yet functioning at the independent practice level conferred by independent licensure or certification
  • Social workers at the GS-9 entry level are typically assigned to program areas that do not require specialized knowledge or experience
  • Duties may include but are not limited to: identifying behaviors or symptoms of abuse, neglect or exploitation
  • providing education on advance directives and advanced care planning
  • providing social work case management
  • acting as an advocate with appropriate VA and community service providers/agencies when it serves the best interest of the Veteran and family members/caregiver
  • assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members identifying the Veteran's strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and psychosocial acuity, in collaboration with the Veteran, family, and interdisciplinary treatment teams
  • maintaining a current network of internal and external resources to educate the Veteran and/or family members/caregivers and assist with the appropriate referrals
  • Since social workers at this level are not practicing at an independent level, they should not be assigned to program areas where independent practice is required, such as in a CBOC, unless there is a licensed social worker in the program area who can provide supervision for practice
  • GS-9 social workers provide psychosocial services in the assigned area under supervision
  • Social Worker, GS-11 (1) Experience and Licensure
  • Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level
  • NOTE: For appointment licensure or certification at this level please refer to paragraph 3c
  • "Quality of Experience
  • Experience is only creditable if it is obtained following graduation with a master's degree in social work and if it includes work as a professional social worker directly related to the position to be filled
  • Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to social work experience at the next lower level" OR (2) Education
  • In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting
  • (3) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services
  • (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, educational, and other backgrounds
  • (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e
  • acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan
  • (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals
  • (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment
  • (4) [Full Performance Level] Assignments
  • This is the full performance level
  • Social workers at this level are licensed or certified to independently practice social work
  • Incumbents are assigned to all program areas, including but not limited to: inpatient or outpatient medicine, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, and geriatrics
  • Employees provide professional, independent social work services in the assigned area
  • Duties include but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or intimate partner violence
  • use of clinical social work skills and knowledge to maintain Veteran privacy and confidentiality per policies, handbooks or directives
  • and acts as an advocate with appropriate VA and community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the Veteran and family members/caregiver
  • Incumbent independently assesses the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, identifying the Veteran's strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and psychosocial acuity
  • In collaboration with the Veteran, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary treatment team, the social worker facilitates the delivery of health care services
  • Continued under "Additional Information"

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, serving millions of Veterans each year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, and many other parts of the US, the VHA operates under the Department of Veteran Affairs, as suggested by their official website va.gov. The VHA is dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive care to its veterans. The organization offers a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care, including mental health services, research, and pharmacy benefits.

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