The full-time, permanent Supervisory Social Worker is assigned to the Substance Use Disorders Programs (SUD), which is in the Mental Health Service (MHS). The SUD programs include outpatient services and the the Medication Assisted Treatment Program (MAT), which includes the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Psychology Program Manager (Substance Use Disorders Programs) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/882257500 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/882257600 Duties include but are not limited to: Developing short and long- range goals and objectives consistent with the health care system strategic plans, development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Developing clear and comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures for programs assigned to the mental health supervisor, ensuring staff follow the procedures and all relevant VA directives and guidelines. Utilizing appropriate therapeutic techniques or combinations of techniques to provide Evidence-Based and Recovery-Oriented treatment to Veterans with complex substance use needs within assigned areas.
Providing the full range of therapeutic interventions, including education, individual and/or family psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy to patients, family members, and significant others, as clinically indicated.
Evaluating and engaging in the design, development, and implementation of clinical programming, and assisting service leadership in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of clinical programming. Facilitating liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate and improve services.
Managing and supervising program resources including multidisciplinary staff, funds, space and equipment-utilized in the development and direction of the substance use services, consultations, and training.
Approving/disapproving of leave and various Human Resources actions, setting employee performance standards and evaluating work performance; establishing procedures for reviewing written materials and interviewing candidates for vacant positions and making selections; counseling and/or administering corrective actions within the delegated authority; hearing and resolving employee complaints/grievances; providing or arranging for needed training, dealing effectively with matters pertaining to the labor-management agreement; and informing employees about policies, procedures, and practices of management as they relate to programs.
Providing all services which include assessment, diagnosis, individual/group therapy, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment/safety planning, consultation for other professional staff, and assumes professional responsibility for clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Ensuring all clinical activities, including documentation, comply with VA and medical center policies and procedures.
Providing clinical consultation on complex, difficult cases, using advanced practice skills and expertise, specifically focused on substance use disorders and associated interventions and treatments. Providing direct clinical care within the full range and scope of practice, including diagnostic assessment, individual and group psychotherapy, and crisis assessment and intervention.
Has advanced knowledge of and clinical experiencing facilitating evidence-based interventions for substance use disorders and associated mental health conditions and psychosocial challenges. Providing clinical supervision to unlicensed staff and trainees.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized 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 or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $110401 – $143523/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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