Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Veteran Services

About the Organization

Liberty Dogs™ is a premier Service Dog training program whose goal is to empower Veterans with disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilling lives - enhancing their well-being through the unconditional support that Liberty Service Dogs provide.  Located on a 27-acre campus, it includes a training facility, dog housing, an administrative and multipurpose building, and accommodations for Veterans staying on campus to train with their Liberty Service Dogs.

Position Summary:

Liberty Dog Organization is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide clinical and supportive services to military Veterans. The LCSW will work directly with Veterans participating in Liberty Dog Organization programs, supporting mental health, emotional well-being, and successful integration with service dogs and supportive services.

This role is ideal for a clinician passionate about Veteran care, trauma-informed practice, and holistic, mission-driven work.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Services

Provide individual clinical assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic services to Veterans

Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed mental health interventions

Address issues including PTSD, anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, and life transitions

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation

Veteran Support & Advocacy

Support Veterans throughout their participation in Liberty Dog Organization programs

Collaborate with service dog trainers and program staff to support Veteran success

Advocate for Veterans’ needs and connect them with community and VA resources

Provide psychoeducation to Veterans and their families when appropriate

Collaboration & Program Support

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including trainers, program coordinators, and leadership

Participate in case consultations and team meetings

Assist in program development, evaluations, and outcome tracking

Uphold the mission, values, and ethical standards of Liberty Dog Organization 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program

Active and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license

Experience working with military Veterans and/or trauma-affected populations

Knowledge of Veteran-specific mental health concerns and resources

Strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a nonprofit setting

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with PTSD, military trauma, or combat-related stress

Familiarity with service dog programs or animal-assisted interventions

Experience with VA systems or Veteran service organizations

Bilingual abilities a plus

Core Competencies

Trauma-informed and Veteran-centered care

Cultural competence related to military service

Ethical clinical practice and confidentiality

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Compassion, empathy, and professionalism

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Able to operate standard office equipment.

Professional office environment, with dogs, dog dander and animal hair

Daily physical activity requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, extensive use of hands, talking and listening for extended periods, and occasionally driving facility vehicles.

This is a full-time, onsite, position that requires flexibility. A typical work week will be 40 hours and may include weekends and evenings. Required attendance at events and/or emergencies may require longer hours or evening work.

Why Join Liberty Dogs?

At Liberty Dogs Foundation, we live by a simple truth: We take care of those who have taken care of our great nation. This role is your opportunity to shape a program that will set a national standard in Veteran wellness and service dog partnerships—changing lives, one Veteran and one dog at a time.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.