As a VA Clinic Senior Social Worker, he/she works closely to keep the first line supervisor informed and briefed about the operations of the VA Clinic in order to assure that the Social Work Practice is being adhered to in its' entirety and open lines of communication are maintained. As a Senior Social Worker, he/she provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. 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. Education: Master's degree in Social Work fro