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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Substance Use Disorder Specialist

Johnson City, Tennessee, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $122K/yr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Specialist for the Veterans Health Administration. This role provides case management and intervention support for veterans experiencing homelessness, focusing on substance use disorder services and recovery-based programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide SUD services, including assessment, diagnosis, therapy, treatment planning, resource linkage, and case management

Develop treatment plans addressing homelessness, SUD, and co-occurring factors

Conduct individual and group case management and treatment

Support interdisciplinary treatment teams and SSVF grantees

Perform outreach and resource linkage for homeless Veterans

Conduct intake and needs assessments; identify symptoms for SUD diagnoses

Develop partnerships with community agencies to enhance service delivery

Provide direct care services including assessment, referral, treatment, case management, and follow-up

Serve as a subject matter expert on SUD assessment, life skills, and co-occurring disorders

Contribute to policy-making, goal setting, and treatment service planning

Ensure continuity of care by liaising with other programs

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and review statistical data to improve service delivery

Provide leadership, training, and staff development for VA staff

Participate in committees, work groups, and task forces

May be asked to work Outreach events on weekends, holidays, and perform additional tasks as assigned

Serve as a functional member of the SSVF and multidisciplinary homeless program teams

Qualification

Substance Use Disorder expertiseCase managementTreatment planningSocial work licensureCommunity outreachTeam collaborationDocumentation skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Candidates must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Social workers at the GS-12 must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure

Must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment

Must have skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs

Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice

Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area

Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients

Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area

Preferred

Substance Use Disorder experience

Benefits

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)