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Summary This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Southeast Network (VISN 7), VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS) in Augusta, GA located in the Mental Health Service. The Social Worker provides clinical services within the Mental Health Service, supporting collaboration between the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program and community-based Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) providers. Responsibilities VA Careers - Social Work: VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Rewards of a Allied Health Professional GS-11 Functions: Independently conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for Veterans with substance use disorders and housing instability. Provides individual and group interventions using evidence-based, recovery-oriented practices to promote sobriety, stability, and community reintegration. Develops and implements individualized treatment and housing stabilization plans in collaboration with SUD providers, SSVF case managers, and Veterans. Serves as the primary liaison between VA SUD services and community SSVF agencies, ensuring coordination of care, timely referrals, and consistent communication. Participates in multidisciplinary case conferences, community partner meetings, and Homeless Program coordination efforts. Provides consultation to SSVF and VA staff on substance use, relapse prevention, and behavioral health risk management. Facilitates transitions of care for Veterans moving between VA programs, SSVF placements, and community housing. Conducts risk assessments, crisis interventions, and safety planning as clinically indicated. Documents all contacts and coordination activities in accordance with VA, Joint Commission, and CARF standards. Engages in quality improvement, data monitoring, and performance initiatives to strengthen integration between SUD and SSVF services. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of homelessness services, recovery-oriented principles, and community-based case management models Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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. Functional Statement #: 60525F. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment medical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the