Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
The Senior Social Worker provides direct care to Veteran patients as a member of the PCT, while also frequently collaborating and consulting with the O/P SUD program, with the amount of time dedicated to each program depending on program needs. In the PCT, the incumbent will focus on the outpatient treatment of Veterans with PTSD and related diagnoses, providing psychological evaluation, individual and group psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary consultation, with evidence-based treatments emphasized (e.g., Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing;

Cognitive Processing Therapy; Prolonged Exposure, etc.). In the O/P SUD program, the incumbent will provide treatment to Veterans with co-morbid PTSD spectrum and SUD-related diagnoses, also including psychological evaluation, individual and group psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary consultation, with evidence-based treatments emphasized (e.g., motivational interviewing; stages of change; cognitive-behavioral approaches). In both programs, the incumbent will create comprehensive treatment plans for assigned Veterans as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

In addition to these primary responsibilities, the incumbent will provide clinical outreach to Veterans in the PCT (e.g., psychoeducation; orientation to the time-limited, evidence-based model of care). Also, the incumbent will manage clinical consults to the PCT program, both those coming from other Behavioral Health programs to the PCT and those between providers within the PCT.

The Senior Social Worker must demonstrate a skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs with specialized populations. Must have a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families. Must independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families.

The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the Veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable. Must actively participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a treatment plan.

Must possess a working knowledge and experience in use of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses. Must facilitate discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner. Must serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services.

Must possess knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide counseling and/or supportive groups for Veterans and families.

Work Schedule:

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

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus):
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgram

Support, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

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…