Outpatient SUD Therapist (Social Worker)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Johnson City (TN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Johnson City, TN seeks a SUD Outpatient Social Worker to provide evidence-based treatment for Veterans with substance use and mental health concerns.

The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and coordination of care within a multidisciplinary team. The position requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, state licensure, and experience in clinical social work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community resources and referrals for Veterans' needs.
• Ability to assess psychosocial needs and develop treatment plans.
• Experience coordinating care across services and programs.
• Experience contributing to clinical program development and evaluating outcomes.
• Ability to consult with staff and students on psychosocial issues.

Responsabilités

• Provide evidenced-based SUD treatment to Veterans with substance use and co-morbid mental health conditions.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and collaborate with Veteran/family to develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate with clinical teams to ensure full access to mental health services.
• Contribute to program development and measurement of outcomes and service patterns.
• Provide consultation to new social workers and trainees about psychosocial needs.

Connaissances

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Coordination of services

Program development

Staff consultation

Formation

MSW from CSWE-accredited school

Description du poste

Summary

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

Qualifications

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
• English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English
• Education - Candidates must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited
• A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work
• Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work
• Licensure - Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level
• Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above - you must have the following: GS-11 Social Worker - Experience: Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level
• OR - Education: In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting
• Must also be able to demonstrate the following knowledge - skills and abilities: Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services
• Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds
• Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e
• acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan
• Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals
• Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11
• Physical Requirements: All candidates must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
• Candidates must meet the physical requirements outlined in Section II and Section VI of the OPM Operating Manual - Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions and must possess emotional and mental stability
• The job is sedentary but requires movement throughout the medical center.

Duties

• The SUD Outpatient Social Worker is assigned to provide evidenced-based SUD treatment to patients with a substance use disorder and other co-morbid mental health disorders
• The incumbent has input in clinical program development and program effectiveness - measuring of outcomes and modification of service patterns.Duties include - but may not be limited to the following: Provides treatment of Veterans with complex substance use disorders and co-morbid mental health disorders
• Incorporates complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of veteran patients - including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Completes clinical reminders across a broad spectrum of mental health disorders including (but not limited to) post-traumatic stress disorder - depression - traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
• General knowledge and skill
• are required to assess the need for a consult/referral and ensuring that veterans receive the full array of needed mental health services
• Performs psychosocial assessments and collaborates with the Veteran/family to develop treatment plans
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact http://[e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 60379-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized