Social Worker – Substance Use Disorder

The Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS) consists of a Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center located in Roseburg, OR, and VA clinics located in Eugene, Brookings, and North Bend, OR. RVAHCS offers primary care, surgical, long-term care, and mental health inpatient and outpatient services to veterans who reside in Central and Southern Oregon (Douglas, Lane, Coos, and Curry Counties) and Northern California (Del Norte County). RVAHCS also operates the Downtown Eugene VA Clinic, consisting of a Homeless Program, a Homeless Housing Program with the Department of Health and Human Services (HUD/VASH), and Substance Abuse and Vocational Rehabilitation services.

The Roseburg
VA is recruiting for a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Senior Social Worker position within the PTSD Clinical Team/Substance Abuse Treatment Program (PCT/SATP) Specialty Team. The SUD Senior Social Worker primarily treats Veterans admitted to the SATP program, for the treatment of Substance Use Disorders. The social worker will be able to fully assess and diagnose mental health disorders, particularly SUD-related disorders, conduct screenings and/or assessments, and provide Evidence Based Psychotherapy (EBPs ), specifically about the diagnoses of SUD. The social worker will provide individual and group psychotherapy for SUD, which may include Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for SUD (CBT-SUD), Contingency Management, as well as other Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) consistent interventions for SUD. Clinical work may also at times include the use of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) if trained.

What’s it like to live in Roseburg, OR?
Roseburg, OR is a small but vibrant city in the Umpqua River Valley. It has an array of attractions and activities for people to enjoy. From outdoor recreation like rafting on the Umpqua River, kayaking on the Tenmile Lakes, or skiing at Mt. Ashland Ski Area; to its many historical sites like The Dancers Garden and Douglas County Historical Museum; Roseburg has something to offer everyone. With all these great activities come wonderful reviews from locals and visitors alike about this charming city. People praise its natural beauty, cultural gems, and friendly atmosphere. Residents love walking through the quaint downtown area lined with shops and restaurants and exploring nearby wineries and breweries. Locals love getting out to enjoy the riverside parks along the Umpqua River or attending one of the numerous festivals held in Roseburg at different times throughout the year. Roseburg truly captures what it means to live in Oregon with its majestic scenery and inviting culture that keeps people coming back again and again.