Description:
The Addiction Therapist functions as part of the Housing and Urban Development/VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) within the HCHV Program. HUD-VASH is an intensive case management program serving chronically homeless and homeless Veterans aimed at providing psychosocial services to Veterans to obtain and maintain stable housing utilizing HUD's Section 8 voucher system.Requirements:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: The basic requirements for employment as an Addiction Therapist are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. §7402(b)(11). To qualify for appointment as an Addiction Therapist all applicants must:- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA.
- Education: Must hold a bachelor's (GS-09) or a master's degree or higher (GS-11) in drug and alcohol studies or related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university. TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED.
- Licensure: Individuals must possess a full, current, and unrestricted license in a jurisdiction for independent practice in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment.
- Driver's License - Must have a valid driver's license.
GS-9
The GS-09 grade level is the entry grade level for ATs who have:
- Less than one year of experience post licensure; OR,
- ATs at the Bachelor's level who are graduates and licensed at the independent practice (Journey) level.
- Knowledge of coexisting medical or other mental health disorders and the interrelationship of SUDs.
- Knowledge of basic recovery programs and resources.
- Skill in providing individual and group therapy, including using certain SUD Evidenced-Based Therapy (EBTs).
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective working or therapeutic relationships with multidisciplinary staff, Veterans and their families, and community resources to ensure appropriate referrals.
- Ability to complete the assessment of substance use disorders, treatment/recovery planning and continuing care planning.
- Ability to identify patients who are in psychological distress consistent with VA national policy and within scope of certification and secure appropriate interventions.
Experience: One year of creditable experience comparable to the next lower grade.
Licensure: Candidates must possess a full, current and unrestricted license in a State for independent practice in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment
. NOTE: Applicants who meet the qualifications requirements for an AT at the full performance level, who have a minimum of one year experience at that level and who have obtained the master's degree and license will be qualified at the GS-11 level.
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- Skill to independently complete assessments of substance use disorders, treatment planning and continued care planning.
- Skill to apply the principles, concepts and methods of counseling and therapies used in the treatment of individuals with SUDs.
- Skill to collaborate and consult on medical or other psychiatric disorders as interrelated to SUDs.
- Ability to apply various community-based recovery programs and resources in a treatment plan.
Sep 5, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov