Senior Social Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Shreveport (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Telework available

401K

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking a Senior Social Worker in Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) to independently provide advanced psychosocial and case management services to veterans and their families within the hospital catchment area.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, treatment planning, risk evaluation, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. Telework is eligible; standard schedule applies with potential adjustments per facility needs.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical psychosocial assessment and treatment planning for veterans and families.
• Experience in alcohol and substance use disorders within an inpatient/outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Interview veterans and family members to assess needs and risks.
• Provide psychosocial interventions and treatment options.
• Develop disposition plans addressing risk factors and care needs.
• Coordinate with interprofessional teams for integrated care.
• Document assessments, plans, and outcomes in VA systems.

Skills

Clinical social work

Psychosocial assessment

Case management

Mental health treatment

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Senior Social Worker - Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) independently provides clinical psychosocial and case management services at an advanced practice level to eligible veterans and their family members. The specific objective of these services is to meet the substance use disorder and mental health treatment needs of veterans residing in the hospital catchment area.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are mot limited to: Interviews veterans and/or their family members/significant others to establish facts about the patient's situation, presenting problems and their causes Interprets and explains VA's treatment and benefit programs related to assistance with identified problems Reviews all data, subjective and objective, and makes a clinical assessment identifying needs and strengths Uses advanced clinical training and experience to interpret data and to identify viable treatment options, summarizing findings in a manner that provides insights Review assessment of individual and environmental risk factors and acuity of need for services Independently and in collaboration with others where appropriate, evaluates the patient's circumstances and clinical presentation Assesses at-risk factors and develops a preliminary disposition plan for addressing them that involves identification of patient and staff responsibilities Completes assessments of serious and complicated cases involving psychiatric illness, acute psychological reactions to stressors including catastrophic medical conditions, dementia and other high-risk diagnoses Make independent professional decisions and recommendations for patient and professional intervention actions based on accurate assessment of risk factors Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm; subject to change based on needs of the facility 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 [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 #: 01096F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $110489 – $143639/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.