Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Brockton, Massachusetts, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

The VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) is seeking to hire a full time clinical social worker to provide services within the outpatient Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program (ADTP) on the Brockton campus.

The Brockton ADTP serves veterans with a broad range of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health problems as well as significant social problems (including homelessness and unemployment).

The social worker's primary duties are individual and group psychotherapy, but also include providing comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and consultation.

The social worker may supervise social work interns and participate in other clinical activities such as urgent care, as well as serve on hospital committees of interest.


Individual & Group Psychotherapy:
The social worker will provide veterans with evidence based
treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health problems.

These interventions will be conducted both in person and through telehealth and include both harm reduction and abstinence focused goals.

The social worker will be able to assess a veteran's strengths, needs, and goals, deliver appropriate treatment, and adapt to the veteran's changing level of treatment.


Screening / Assessment:
The social worker will conduct initial comprehensive psychosocial screening interviews with veterans newly referred to the clinic.

Treatment Planning /Goal Setting:

The social worker may be responsible for developing the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the veteran to address all pertinent identified problem areas including dangerousness/risk, substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and community support.


Referral to Service Providers:
The social worker will help the veteran access services that are pertinent to their treatment goals.

The social worker will refer to other providers if requested by the veteran at any time in the treatment process.

The social worker will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs for inpatient, outpatient, residential, or community-based programs.


Resource Development:
The social worker is responsible for maintaining a resource file of VA and community social service programs and will refer the veteran to services, as needed

Advocacy:
The social worker will act as an advocate to assist veterans with a variety of concerns.

Crisis Intervention:

The social worker will conduct risk assessments at the appropriate time and when necessary, develop individualized crisis management plans to maintain the veteran's physical and mental health.


Education/Health promotion and prevention:

The social worker will provide education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advanced Directives/Living Will, and will refer veteran to the appropriate treatment provider for any identified concerns.


Administrative Responsibilities:

The social worker will enter all veteran contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates, and within established medical center guidelines for timeliness.


Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework:
Ad-Hoc

Functional Statement #:
F , F

Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required

EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
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