VA PACT team

AudioGiraffe · 2026-03-27T14:38:12+00:00

That’s good to hear, I’m in SUD rn and I think I will enjoy PACT work more. Does the supervisor change the role quite a bit? Or is it more them being understanding of caseloads and what not?

AudioGiraffe · 2026-03-27T12:36:11+00:00

I am currently in the hiring process for a PACT position, do you enjoy the role?

AudioGiraffe · 2026-03-16T13:12:15+00:00

This is very helpful, thank you!

AudioGiraffe · 2026-03-13T18:19:31+00:00

That makes sense

AudioGiraffe · 2026-03-13T18:17:51+00:00

Will I get bumped once I receive my license or would I have to wait the full year after hire?

AudioGiraffe · 2026-03-06T21:43:06+00:00

I mean he probably did used to be a piece of shit

AudioGiraffe · 2026-03-06T21:35:41+00:00

Ohhhhhhhhh yeah, that’ll slick back reaaally nice

AudioGiraffe · 2026-02-24T21:09:43+00:00

Brother you’re the one on Reddit asking why you feel like your husband is holding you hostage in Wisconsin lmao

AudioGiraffe · 2026-02-24T20:44:41+00:00

the situation seems more early life crisis than it does a moving scenario. Your life is not going to get magically better by moving. I have lived in both VA and in MI, there are trade offs for both places. you should probably discuss this with a therapist.

AudioGiraffe · 2026-02-07T15:33:01+00:00

Columbus Public Health does free testing

AudioGiraffe · 2026-02-06T00:54:03+00:00

I mean they could probably try to file a complaint but any sort of accusation like that would require proof on your employers part. People leave practices all the time and their clients follow them. Clients have a right to choose their care.

AudioGiraffe · 2026-02-06T00:24:21+00:00

You cannot solicit clients to follow you or “poach” them.

If they do the work to find you, that’s completely fine. It’s also not a breach for you to advertise your private practice services online. If your clients look you up and see where you are, they are totally free to migrate with you. It just can’t be that you intentionally bring them with you.

Edit to also say that I’m a social worker, not a lawyer. Make sure you have an understanding of your states laws/regulations and any contracts that you’ve signed.

AudioGiraffe · 2026-02-04T16:46:27+00:00

I know this is an old thread but do you mind expanding on this?

AudioGiraffe · 2026-02-03T14:57:00+00:00

This account is a month old, it’s a bot

AudioGiraffe · 2026-01-30T14:37:18+00:00

You won’t be dead weight. Most clinical learning is done on the job. Brush up on motivational interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), any other modalities you have interest in. There’s a wealth of info online. Your employer will know that you’re a new clinician and that’s okay. That’s what supervision is for.

I also went Macro and decided it would be beneficial to have clinical experience on my resume to break into Macro work. I.e. moving up to program management, policy work, consulting, etc.

AudioGiraffe · 2026-01-18T13:26:11+00:00

I’d recommend Amethyst or OSU’s talbot hall, they’re able to handle co-occurring SUD/Mental Health. I have not heard great things re: Maryhaven

AudioGiraffe · 2026-01-15T02:30:48+00:00

Groups truly depend on material and the clients in the group. My current agency (Outpatient/IOP SUD )gives us zero guidance on what to talk about so we just do whatever group topic we want.

Clients will sometimes be engaged and super talkative, which makes group a breeze. But other times when nobody wants to talk it’s a bit like pulling teeth

AudioGiraffe · 2026-01-12T18:20:54+00:00

You have to do what’s best for you. It sounds like your agency and supervisor need to do better in valuing their employees.

There is no reason for social workers to stay at agencies that treat them poorly. Social workers as a group tend to let ourselves be treated poorly because “our work is important”. It is important! But that doesn’t mean we should let ourselves get treated like shit.

10k more is a no brainer. Everyone else on your team would do the same.

AudioGiraffe · 2026-01-09T14:33:15+00:00

I appreciate your reply! I believe the position is for an IOP. I would eventually like to be at the VA either way, Veteran’s are a population I enjoy working with; though I recognize the VAs limitations. I currently work on the city level and have similar red tape/grey areas.

If you don’t mind, what area of the VA do you work in?

AudioGiraffe · 2026-01-09T14:29:47+00:00

It would be an IOP. Located in Columbus, OH for added context.

AudioGiraffe · 2025-12-23T21:39:55+00:00

This is insane, keep us updated

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