Supervisory Social Worker (Substance Abuse)

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement: Degree: Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes one year of specialized experience which includes; 1) assessing substance abuse and behavioral health disorders, 2) providing substance abuse treatment to patients, 3) managing clinical cases for implementing treatment plans, and 4) delivering subject matter consultation on addiction rehabilitation.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-13, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Licensure/Certification:This position requires a current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.

Use a broad range of professional knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relevant to the substance abuse program and addiction medicine outpatient program to conduct comprehensive substance abuse treatment of patients.,Develop and administers a comprehensive rehabilitation and treatment program designed to treat alcohol and drug abuse related problems.,Supervises therapy and monitors treatment accomplished by counselors.,Plans and schedule ongoing work to be accomplished by subordinates.,Sets and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work.,Develops performance standards for personnel.,Use specialized treatment techniques for substance abuse and develop comprehensive treatment plans.