Social Worker (Substance Abuse Treatment Program ( SATP)

Job Title

Assigned to the SATP Opioid Treatment Program, provides assessment, diagnosis, comprehensive case management, and psychotherapy services to Veterans with opioid use disorders (OUD) who are engaged with SATP and the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). Functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team (DT), providing patient centered, evidence based, treatment. 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. Has training and experience working with OUD in special populations such as women, patients with co-occurring mental health disorders, patients with complex pain, patients with serious medical conditions, patients with legal involvement, and/or patients with a history of traumatic exposures. The pharmacotherapy utilized to treat OUD is highly controlled and monitored. Responsible for maintaining a variety of databases critical to the functioning of the program and for monitoring patient attendance and, in coordination with the medical director, reviewing and responding to positive urine drug screen results. Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized

Telework: Ad Hoc - as determined by the agency policy