Mental Health Residential Treatment Program Case Manager (Social Worker)

Quick Facts

• Role: Social Worker Case Manager for a Mental Health Residential Treatment Program
• Tracks: Substance abuse, PTSD, Psychosocial
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm

Description

Provide independent case management, psychosocial screening, and weekly support for residents in a mental health residential treatment setting across substance abuse, PTSD, and psychosocial tracks. Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans with the veteran/family and interdisciplinary team, and deliver psychosocial interventions and counseling. Coordinate community-based services, perform crisis intervention, and support family conferences while maintaining effective therapeutic relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and screen residents for psychosocial needs and high-risk status
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and implement treatment modalities
• Create treatment plans in collaboration with veterans, families, and the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling/psychotherapy services
• Coordinate community and VA-based services via information and referrals
• Provide crisis intervention and address underlying causes as well as presenting complaints
• Coordinate family conferences and serve as a liaison to family members
• Use knowledge of medication effects/side effects and medical terminology
• Reassess needs for services/programs and entitlements (institutional and non-institutional)
• Act as a subject matter expert on VA and community resources

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation; completion of required onboarding and pre-employment documentation
• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school
• State licensure/certification to independently practice social work at the master’s degree level
• For GS-11: minimum one year post-MSW experience equivalent to GS-9 level OR doctoral degree in social work substitution for that one-year experience
• Demonstrated KSAs: community resource/referral knowledge and service coordination; independent psychosocial assessment and interventions; knowledge of medical/mental health diagnoses and treatment procedures; ability to implement treatment modalities for individuals/families/groups; consultation skills for staff and trainees

Benefits

Access to a comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).