Substance Use Disorder Services (SUD) Outpatient Senior Social Worker

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

The incumbent serves as the Substance Use Disorder (SUD)/Medication Assisted Therapist (MAT). The SUD Social Worker serves Veterans enrolled in the SUD and MAT clinics. The SUD Social Worker supports the clinics by providing continuity of care between SUD Specialty Care and Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCHMI), Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP), and other clinics through services to Veterans with SUD as they transition throughout the continuum of SUD Stepped Care treatment. The SUD Social Worker provides on-going substance use case management and treatment interventions to promote sustained stability, recovery and improved quality of life. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides individual, family, and group therapy for Veterans served within SUD/MAT clinics. Completes assessment of Veterans in collaboration with referral sources, the Veteran, family members, and significant others. Works with other interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop a collaborative treatment plan with each Veteran. Facilitates the identification of services needed to optimize functional status, by formulating diagnoses and laying the foundation for treatment planning in collaboration with the SUD treatment team and other VA programs. Makes rapid assessments and develops crisis management plans, to include familiarity with welfare checks, admission for inpatient psychiatric services, residential rehabilitation and medical detoxification services. Effectively uses assessment tools and methods of evaluation that meet or exceed the standard of care based on current VA guidelines. Actively incorporates psychosocial, cultural and environmental factors, especially including family, friends, and other key supports when collaboratively planning treatment with Veterans. Maintains collaborative relationships with referral sources and local programs to assure that appropriate clinical services are considered. Collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans, ensures equity of access, service, and benefits to this population. May provide clinical guidance and direction, orientation, coaching, training, staff development for new staff, BHIP case managers, registered nurse, peer supports, interns, and other positions as applicable. Utilizes professionalism and ethical standards including the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics in the delivery of service without exception. Enters psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, ongoing case management/therapy, and progress notes in the electronic health record using appropriate format and templates. Serves on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN and national level, or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor, section chief, or Chief, Mental Health Service. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:45am- 4:30pm Telework: Yes, as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 61346F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.