Social Worker (Substance Abuse)

About the Position: Serves as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within a Defense Health Agency (DHA) Military Treatment Facility (MTF), primarily practicing within a Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC) treatment program. There are 2 vacancies for this location This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Responding to referrals from Commanders and supervisors stemming from urinalysis, Driving While Intoxicated (DWIs) offenses, alcohol or drug-related incidents.

Evaluates incoming participants in various stages of readiness to change through detailed substance use histories and bio-psychosocial examinations.

Applying diagnostic criteria and administrative guidance in accordance with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Develops and implements individual and family treatment programs, counseling family members and significant others to gather psychosocial histories,

ascertain the familial impact of the substance use, conducts individual and group therapy where indicated, and maintain liaison with SARP staff on related clinical issues.

Develops and implements orientation, clinical education, and training programs for SARP participants, medical staff, commanders, supervisors, patients, and family members.

Utilizing professional knowledge of general SARP concepts, principles, procedures, and practices.

Collaborates with Commanders, unit leaders, and supervisory personnel to educate them on problematic substance use.