Social Worker – Substance Use Disorder Services

About the opportunity

The Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) Social Worker provides psychotherapeutic services to Veterans admitted for substance use and co-occurring disorder rehabilitation. Responsibilities include interviewing Veterans and their significant others, completing psychosocial assessments, and developing effective treatment plans. The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide direct care, including motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, individual case work, and group psychotherapy. The position requires adherence to evidence-based treatment practices and active participation in program planning, staff meetings, and clinical development. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Prescott, Arizona, operating under the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off (13-26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
• Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% agency matching
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Childcare subsidy for eligible employees with family income below $144,000
• Potential recruitment/relocation incentives for highly qualified candidates
• Credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens are unavailable)
• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school
• Must hold a current, full, valid, and unrestricted state license or certification to independently practice social work at the master's level
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Must pass a pre-employment medical evaluation and background/security investigation
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is mandatory

Required documents

• License
• Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Transcript
• Cover Letter (if applicable)
• DD-214/Statement of Service (if applicable)
• Disability Letter (VA) (if applicable)
• Separation Notice (RIF) (if applicable)
• SF-15 (if applicable)
• SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable)

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-11

How to apply

• Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
• Complete the full occupational questionnaire online
• Upload all required documentation, including resume, license, and transcripts
• Submit the application package through the USAJOBS portal before the deadline

Additional information

• The full performance level for this position is GS-11; selection may occur at the GS-09 or GS-11 grade level.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• A 1 or 2-year trial period is required as a condition of employment.
• The position is not virtual; it requires on-site work in Prescott, Arizona.
• The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this position.