Addiction Therapist (Licensed, Master’s Level)

Quick Facts

• Role: Addiction Therapist (Licensed, Master’s Level)

• Service: Mental Health (Veterans)

• Schedule: Monday–Sunday; at least one weekend day required; tour of duty is flexible

• Telework: May be authorized at supervisory discretion; not a virtual position

Description

Provide addiction treatment to Veterans through intake screenings, structured assessments, and development of rehabilitation treatment plans with measurable goals. Deliver individual and group counseling using behavioral principles and evidence-based methods for substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. Support family psychoeducation and facilitate discharge planning, post-rehabilitation placement, and aftercare using VA and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intake screenings and assessments using observation, assessment tools, and structured interviews

• Develop rehabilitation treatment plans with measurable treatment goals and objectives

• Provide family psychoeducation/consultation for significant others and family members involved in Veterans’ care

• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based approaches for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders

• Facilitate discharge planning, post-rehabilitation placement, and aftercare through VA and community resources

• Orient Veterans to standards of behavior, expectations, and progress evaluation plans

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Master’s degree or higher in drug and alcohol studies or a related behavioral health field from an accredited college/university

• Full, current, unrestricted license for independent practice in Alcohol and Drug Treatment (LMAT) (or meet allowable licensure waiver conditions described in the posting)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type, such as full-time/part-time/intermittent)

• Access to benefits for employees and their families