SUD Social Worker: Fluvanna Correctional Center #01396

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Fluvanna, Virginia, VA

1d•$52,612 - $82,077•Onsite

About The Position

To enhance long lasting public safety through the use of care coordination for substance use disorder within the population under the care of the Virginia Department of Corrections, to include individuals incarcerated and on community supervision. This approach will involve collaboration with state, local, and community agencies. The MAT Social Worker will serve as the primary point of contact for all inmates in the Medication Assisted Treatment program, taking medications for opioid use disorder at FCCW.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs/Applications.
Considerable demonstrated professional experience in the field of corrections, social work, or public administration.
Working knowledge of local/regional community resources for substance recovery and reentry stabilization.
Working knowledge of the effects of substance use disorder and substance use disorder treatment programs and prevention methods and techniques.
Working knowledge of evidence-based and best practice for identification and treatment of substance use disorder.
Working knowledge of basic community resources and organizations.
Some knowledge of public health program policy planning.

Nice To Haves

Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
License eligible Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), licensed CSAC, or any additional SUD credential i.e. CADC, CAADC.
Advanced training in SUD screening methods i.e. experience with ASI, ASAM, SASSI, etc.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for all inmates in the Medication Assisted Treatment program, taking medications for opioid use disorder at FCCW.
Collaborate with state, local, and community agencies to enhance public safety through care coordination for substance use disorder.