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Social Worker (STAR)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 112 days ago
About the Role
The Substance Treatment And Recovery Program (STAR) operates under the Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) at the Fayetteville Healthcare System (FVACHS). The incumbent provides clinical mental health support to Veterans receiving services in the STAR Program. Incumbent provides substance use disorder (SUD) specific treatment to Veteran patients across the life-span. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
What You'll Do
- →Incumbent must possess the knowledge and ability to independently screen, assess, implement treatment modalities for a SUD specific treatment population.
- →Treatment interventions include but not limited to psychotherapy, psychosocial counseling, measurement-based care and will be evidence-based in nature.
- →Independently conducts diagnostic assessments including use of current Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) as the basis for diagnostic impressions and conclusions.
- →Develops person-centered, culturally sensitive treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran to address substance use and/or mental health needs.
- →The GS-11 STAR Social Worker independently monitors effectiveness of treatment interventions and ensures ongoing transitional/ discharge planning.
- →Has working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures.
- →This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
- →The Social Worker links the Veteran with services, resources, and opportunities, to maximize the Veteran's independence, health, and well-being.
- →Conducts timely assessment of at-risk Veterans in crisis to identify immediate needs, evaluate risk, and initiate safety plan as appropriate.
- →Coordinates with facility Suicide Prevention Coordinator when warranted for a Veteran patient under their care.
- →Independently provides consultation to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of Veterans experiencing SUD and the impact on physical health or social drivers of health (SDOH).
- →Ability to evaluate one's own practice through professional peer review, case conferences, and other organizational means.
- →Incumbent can communicate effectively- both orally and in writing- with people from varied backgrounds.
- →Incumbent completes assigned Performance Improvement activities at program, service line, and medical center levels.
Requirements
- ✓You 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.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓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.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓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).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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