Veterans Behavioral Health Social Worker - BHIP & SUD

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, LA seeks a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program and Substance Use Disorders provider.

The role independently delivers expert clinical care and case management to Veterans, promoting recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and evidence-based mental health treatment. Responsibilities include collaboration with the treatment team to implement measurement-based care, develop person-centered treatment plans, and coordinate transitions to higher

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the MSW level.
• English proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CCM to coordinate care for Veterans.
• Provide psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver case management and crisis intervention services to Veterans and families.
• Coordinate community referrals and integrate services across VA and community resources.

Skills

Counseling skills

Diversity awareness

Psychosocial assessment

Case management

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, LA seeks a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program and Substance Use Disorders provider.

The role independently delivers expert clinical care and case management to Veterans, promoting recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and evidence-based mental health treatment. Responsibilities include collaboration with the treatment team to implement measurement-based care, develop person-centered treatment plans, and coordinate transitions to higher