Senior Social Worker-Substance Use Disorders

3 weeks ago

Colorado Springs, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program at the Colorado Springs Community Based Outpatient Clinic, provides assessment of Veterans referred for possible SUD, and treatment to those who are diagnosed with that disorder.



Duties

  • The Senior Social Worker is certified in at least two evidence-based treatments (or non-VA equivalent) and has actively practiced each for at least two years. It is preferred that at least one of these directly targets Substance Use Disorders (e.g. MI/MET, CBT-SUD). Actively implements these evidence-based treatments within the SUD Clinic.
  • Provides clinical supervision towards licensure in social work or addictions counseling and/or actively represents the SUD Clinic in facility or VISN-level workgroups/committees.
  • Provides clinical consultation to other members of the workgroup, as needed.
  • Provides administrative and/or clinical coverage in the absence of the Program Manager, Detox/MAT Coordinator, or as other clinical needs indicate.
  • The incumbent, being trained and experienced in the assessment and treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders completes all components of the intake and assessment process and develops a treatment plan pertaining to all assessed needs.
  • Serves as case manager for a panel of patients, the size of which is commensurate with other clinicians on the staff of the SUD Clinic.
  • Attends to a broad range of patient needs that are not fully met directly through the clinical services provided by the SUD Clinic itself, including but not limited to those needs dealing with physical health, employment, finances, family, social support, and housing.
  • Provides same-day access services, as needed, for Veterans enrolled in the SUD Clinic, including referring patients for emergency medical treatment, psychiatric medication evaluation, or non-medical detoxification as well as coordinating the admission of patients to the inpatient psychiatric unit of the nearest VA Medical Center or local non-VA facilities.
  • Provides a range of treatment services, including but not limited to individuals, families, and group treatment. Group treatment includes psycho educational as well as psychotherapeutic groups.
  • Utilizes evidence-based treatment methods whenever possible.
  • Employs Motivational Interviewing skills and techniques, as clinically indicated, and applies, as clinically indicated, interventions based on both abstinence and harm reduction approaches to substance use disorders.
  • Assesses patient interest in and eligibility for Medication Assisted Therapies and provides referrals for evaluation for these treatments.
  • Participates in triage services through the daily same-day access clinics and assists with drug and alcohol monitoring, as needed, in conjunction with psychosocial services.
  • Responsible for timely follow up with Veterans on their case load who prematurely drop out of treatment in compliance with any VA policies or SOPs The incumbent actively participates in weekly staff meetings and team huddles regarding clinical, administrative, and staff development issues.
  • Maintains up-to-date charting in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), documenting all assessment, treatment, and case management contacts with patients. Documentation meets all local, state, and national guidelines and is completed in a professional and timely manner.
  • Completes encounter forms in expected timelines, adheres to proper coding guidelines, and strives to meet productivity targets and clinic utilization standards.
  • Actively participates in program planning and development, making recommendations for changes in policies and procedures as needed, as opportunities arise.
  • Takes responsibility for meeting continuing education requirements and completing all mandatory trainings including those accessed on the Talent Management System (TMS).
  • Participates in the planning and executing of specific staff-development projects, attends seminars and other training events, and participates in the training programs of other disciplines (psychology, psychiatry, nursing, addiction counseling) as requested.
  • General knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service-connected compensation, and non-service-connected pension is required.
  • Facilitates referrals based upon veterans needs and eligibility.
  • Provide services in Community Based Outpatient locations other than their assigned duty station and/or may provide services to these locations over Telehealth, including VA Video Connect and other technology.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:May be available for highly qualified candidate, as determined by the agency policy.
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position-as determined by the agency policy.
Functional Statement #: 54772-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidate.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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