Senior Social Worker

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs This Senior Social Worker works for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center (HCC) in Fredericksburg, VA and is assigned to the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Mental Health Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP). Key Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional As the Senior Social Worker assigned to the Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) Treatment Program, the Senior Social Worker provides assessment, diagnosis, comprehensive case management, and psychotherapy services to Veterans with substance use disorders (SUD) and other addictions who are engaged with SATP. The Senior Social Worker will also be tasked with triaging Veterans who come into the SATP Same Day Access as a walk-in to the SATP Same Day Access clinic. This position functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team (IDT), providing patient centered, evidence based treatment. Major Duties Include, but are not Limited to: Responsible for maintaining a variety of databases critical to the functioning on the program and for monitoring patient attendance and, in coordination with the medical director, reviewing and responding to positive urine drug screen results. Works collaboratively with the treatment team, VA and community health care providers, and the Veteran to increase adherence to the treatment plan, treat underlying mental health conditions that reinforce or maintain use behavior, and identify and address any psychosocial barriers to recovery. Advanced skills and experience working with medical and psychiatrically complex Veterans diagnosed with substance use disorder and a strong knowledge of medication assisted treatment and evidence-based therapies for substance use disorders (to include, but not limited to, Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Contingency Management, and Relapse Prevention). Provide early identification (screening and assessment) and intervention for the full spectrum of mental health problems, chronic diseases, and health interfering behaviors while eliminating common barriers to mental health care. Provide documentation sufficient to meet the needs of various interdisciplinary teams engaged in the treatment planning process both within the facility and for potential placement and/or aftercare programs/facilities. Provide individualized care coordination and psychotherapeutic interventions highlighting Veterans' strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences within patient interaction, Interdisciplinary Team meetings, along with family and collateral contacts. Provide high quality, evidence-based, patient-centered services, including: Crisis evaluation and management; Individual and group psychoeducation; Evidence-based brief psychotherapeutic interventions; Mental health case management and treatment coordination. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. 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) 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: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Requirements & Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: 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 $110910 – $144186/yr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-16. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path. 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