The Social Worker practices in the Contract Nursing Home Program. The incumbent functions at the full performance level which requires completion of a minimum of 1 year of post-MSW degree experience and to qualify for GS-11 you must be a licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. 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