Job Description:

Federal Guardian is seeking Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to join our team at the Loma Linda VA Healthcare System (VALLHS) to provide essential support for our nation's Veterans. You will play a crucial role in helping Veterans navigate a diverse range of challenges, including crisis situations, homelessness, substance use, traumatic losses, illnesses, and clinical mental health issues (including PTSD and MST). Your work will involve assessments, treatment, and an interdisciplinary approach to ensure the well-being of our Veterans. This is a full-time salaried position with Federal Guardian that offers competitive pay and benefits.

Responsibilities:

Conduct clinical assessments and treatment, prioritizing cases using independent judgment.
Address social and environmental factors affecting treatment and Veterans' well-being.
Evaluate the need for acute psychiatric hospitalization and 5150 certifications.
Develop psychosocial assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Create Veteran-centered treatment plans, including goals, objectives, and interventions.
Collaborate with other service providers for reassessment.
Act as an advocate for Veterans and families when necessary.
Develop crisis management plans for mental health inpatient programs.
Document and report suspected cases of abuse.
Provide education on VA and community resources, advance directives, and mental health treatment preferences.
Review progress notes from other providers and collaborate on preferred treatment options.
Offer ongoing supportive counseling and psychotherapy.
Complete incident reports, inquiries, and reports as required.
Maintain and update resource files.
Document patient-care activities in VALLHS Medical Records.
Comply with VALLHS Medical Center and Service line directives, procedures, policies, and statistical requirements.
Perform other ancillary duties as requested

Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
Prior social work experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Current, unencumbered license from the State of California's Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) at the advanced practice level.
Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.
Proficiency in basic computer functions, including Microsoft Office.

Starting Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Benefits:

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off (Vacation / Sick / Federal Holidays)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person / Clinical setting

Federal Guardian, LLC is a merit-based employer and a tobacco-free workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (Vet/Disabled). We make all employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, technical skills, and performance. Every employee must understand, comply with, and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position, as well as all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including the 2026 standards for merit-based hiring and all internal policies and procedures.

*The listed salary range reflects Federal Guardian’s good-faith estimate for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be based on job-related, merit-based factors, including experience, qualifications, licensure, demonstrated skills, role requirements, and budget.

**Employment, engagement, or assignment with Federal Guardian is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and may be subject to credentialing, security, drug screening, and other customer, contract, or legal requirements, as permitted by applicable law.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Federal Guardian

Compensation Overview