Veteran Recovery & Treatment Coordination Social Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; White City (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Child care subsidy

Federal retirement benefits

Job summary

The Social Worker within the RRTP program provides treatment coordination and therapeutic interventions for Resident Veterans facing complex mental, addiction, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental issues. The goal is rehabilitation and stability in abstinence, emotional, economic, and housing aspects before returning to the community.

This role emphasizes recovery-oriented care, a Veterans-centric approach, and collaboration with treatment teams to ensure comprehensive support

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or certified to independently practice social work.
• MSW from CSWE-accredited program required.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Independently implement the recovery model of treatment.
• Develop treatment goals with Veterans and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and re-engagement in community.
• Provide group and individual counseling.
• Coordinate referrals to VA and community services.

Skills

Veteran-centric approach

Assessment

Treatment coordination

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

MSW (CSWE accredited)

Job description

The Social Worker within the RRTP program provides treatment coordination and therapeutic interventions for Resident Veterans facing complex mental, addiction, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental issues. The goal is rehabilitation and stability in abstinence, emotional, economic, and housing aspects before returning to the community.

This role emphasizes recovery-oriented care, a Veterans-centric approach, and collaboration with treatment teams to ensure comprehensive support