# Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program/ Substance Use Disorders Provider

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/79afc359-6596-4c73-a415-80aab907effe

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Lafayette, LA
- Salary: 63272 – 99526 USD per year

## Summary

This VA position serves veterans with behavioral health and substance use disorder needs through case management, psychosocial assessment, and coordinated care within an interdisciplinary team. It suits licensed social workers with a master's degree seeking meaningful work with military-connected populations and potential student loan repayment assistance.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Case Management, Crisis Intervention

## Required

- Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program
- State licensure or certification at independent master's level (or path to licensure within three years at GS-9)
- United States citizenship or VA-approved exception
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions
- Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses and treatment procedures
- Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with diverse populations

## Nice to have

- Doctoral degree in social work
- Prior experience working with veterans
- Familiarity with VA benefits and services
- Experience with community resource coordination

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889835600