Senior Social Worker

Job Title

Substance Use Disorder Domiciliary (SUD-DOM) Care Provider

Duties

The Substance Use Disorder Domiciliary (SUD-DOM) is a residential program within the VA mental health continuum of care. SUD-DOM provides care and treatment for up to 31 Veterans at a time, with programming lasting on average 3 weeks. The Intensive Outpatient Program provides care and treatment for up to 12 Veterans lasting on average 4 weeks. SUD-DOM is an inter-disciplinary team providing individualized services through both individual and group modalities. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Completes thorough psychosocial, risk, and diagnostic assessments, as clinically indicated, to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families. The incumbent must be able to utilize assessments to inform treatment planning.
• Sets SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-based) treatment goals/objectives with the Veteran, family members/significant others and in collaboration with the team (e.g. team-based care), as applicable. All goals/objectives are aimed at maximizing Veteran independence and recovery.
• Ability to independently provide evidence based, evidence based practice informed, and evidence informed episodes of care to treat and assist Veterans with recovering from a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to: Substance use disorders, and common and complex co-occurring disorders such as Depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders, and personality disorders. The incumbent also provides skills building interventions for common psychosocial stressors or symptoms, including interpersonal problems and grief.
• Provides consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning, treatment progress, and graduation/discharge planning.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of evidence based care for substance use and co-occurring disorders and is able to write/update psychotherapy-related policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the SUD program area, and provide consultation/training on those standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework

This position is authorized for telework but has not been authorized as a virtual or remote (i.e., must be able to work at the location the position is being announced for). VA supports the use of telework to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. Telework eligibility may be discussed during the interview process.

Functional Statement

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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinators for questions/assistance.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized