... master's degree). AT and LMAT candidates must meet the licensure requirements defined in the ... The entry level assignment is used for ATs who are licensed with less than one year of experience.
... master's degree). AT and LMAT candidates must meet the licensure requirements defined in the ... The entry level assignment is used for ATs who are licensed with less than one year of experience.
Addiction Therapist
Fresno, CA · On-site
$40K - $79K/yr
The entry level assignment is used for ATs who are licensed with less than one year of experience ... counseling and therapies used in treatment of individuals with SUDs * 8 (b) Knowledge of ...
Addiction Therapist
Fresno, CA · On-site
$40K - $79K/yr
The entry level assignment is used for ATs who are licensed with less than one year of experience ... counseling and therapies used in treatment of individuals with SUDs * 8 (b) Knowledge of ...
Counselor - Recovery
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$25 - $28/hr
Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the ...
Counselor - Recovery
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$25 - $28/hr
Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the ...
Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the ...
Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the ...
PRN Counselor - Recovery
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$25 - $28/hr
Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the ...
PRN Counselor - Recovery
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$25 - $28/hr
Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the ...
PRN Counselor - Recovery
Fair Oaks, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the ...
PRN Counselor - Recovery
Fair Oaks, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field. * Demonstrable knowledge of evidence-based practices, specifically in addiction counseling and treatment ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field. * Demonstrable knowledge of evidence-based practices, specifically in addiction counseling and treatment ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field. * Demonstrable knowledge of evidence-based practices, specifically in addiction counseling and treatment ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field. * Demonstrable knowledge of evidence-based practices, specifically in addiction counseling and treatment ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Strong understanding of addiction counseling principles and evidence-based practices for treating substance ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Strong understanding of addiction counseling principles and evidence-based practices for treating substance ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Strong understanding of addiction counseling principles and evidence-based practices for treating substance ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Strong understanding of addiction counseling principles and evidence-based practices for treating substance ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is mandatory. * Specialized training or significant experience in addiction counseling is essential for this ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is mandatory. * Specialized training or significant experience in addiction counseling is essential for this ...
Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Addiction Specialist) - Remote
Oakland, CA · On-site +1
$115K - $130K/yr
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Strong understanding of counseling theories and practices, especially in the context of addiction treatment.
Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Addiction Specialist) - Remote
Oakland, CA · On-site +1
$115K - $130K/yr
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Strong understanding of counseling theories and practices, especially in the context of addiction treatment.
Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Addiction Specialist) - Remote
Oakland, CA · On-site +1
$115K - $130K/yr
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Strong understanding of counseling theories and practices, especially in the context of addiction treatment.
Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Addiction Specialist) - Remote
Oakland, CA · On-site +1
$115K - $130K/yr
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Strong understanding of counseling theories and practices, especially in the context of addiction treatment.
A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Specialized training or demonstrable experience in addiction counseling and treatment methodologies. * Proficiency in ...
A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Specialized training or demonstrable experience in addiction counseling and treatment methodologies. * Proficiency in ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field is ... Specialized training or considerable experience in addiction counseling and treatment. * A thorough ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field is ... Specialized training or considerable experience in addiction counseling and treatment. * A thorough ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field is ... Specialized training or considerable experience in addiction counseling and treatment. * A thorough ...
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field is ... Specialized training or considerable experience in addiction counseling and treatment. * A thorough ...
A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Specialized training or demonstrable experience in addiction counseling and treatment methodologies. * Proficiency in ...
A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Specialized training or demonstrable experience in addiction counseling and treatment methodologies. * Proficiency in ...
A Master's degree or doctorate in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Demonstrated expertise in addiction counseling and treatment methodologies. * Strong therapeutic skills ...
A Master's degree or doctorate in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Demonstrated expertise in addiction counseling and treatment methodologies. * Strong therapeutic skills ...
A Master's degree or doctorate in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Demonstrated expertise in addiction counseling and treatment methodologies. * Strong therapeutic skills ...
A Master's degree or doctorate in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. * Demonstrated expertise in addiction counseling and treatment methodologies. * Strong therapeutic skills ...
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Addiction Specialist
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$69K - $92K/yr
Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling ... Certifications in specialized areas such as addiction counseling or trauma therapy may enhance ...
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Addiction Specialist
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$69K - $92K/yr
Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling ... Certifications in specialized areas such as addiction counseling or trauma therapy may enhance ...
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$40K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 11 days ago
Key responsibilities
assist with intake assessments, facilitate program orientation or educational sessions, and develop treatment plans
identify patients experiencing psychological distress and engage licensed clinicians for crisis intervention
maintain accurate records and develop positive communication and rapport with various institutions and service providers
Job description
providing psychosocial services to Veterans while residing in stable housing through HUD's Section 8
voucher system. The incumbent in this position functions as the Medical Center's Liaison/Case
Manager for Central California's VAMC's Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Program Department of
Housing and Urban Development / VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH).
Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
- 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. AT/LMAT candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
- Education. AT and LMAT candidates must meet the education requirements defined in the specific sub-appendice for the position being filled.
- Foreign Education. There is no substitution for foreign education for this occupation; therefore, foreign education evaluation is not applicable.
- Licensure/Certification. Reference to "license," "licensure," "certification," or "non-licensed" throughout the standard and sub-appendices is implied and intended for different levels of certification and license granted by level in a United States state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia depending on the highest level of recognition for practice in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment in a jurisdiction based upon the specific level of degree obtained (bachelor's degree or master's degree). AT and LMAT candidates must meet the licensure requirements defined in the specific sub-appendice for the position being filled.
b. Licensure.
(1) Licensure Requirements: Individuals appointed or reassigned to an AT position in the GS-0101 series must: (a) Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia to practice in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment; AND
(b) Complete one of the following: i International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Certification; or ii National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, National Certified Addiction Counselor Level 1.
(2) Loss of License or certification. In collaboration with HR Office staff, management officials must immediately relieve employees of the duties and responsibilities associated with the occupation who fail to maintain the required licensure or certification, which may also result in separation from employment
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations:
a. Addiction Therapist (Bachelor's Level)
GS-05. (1) Experience. The entry level assignment is used for ATs who are licensed with less than one year of experience. There is no experience outside of the basic requirements 7 (2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). None (3) Assignment. Employees at this grade level serve in an entry-level developmental position. ATs in the entry-level assignment will receive close clinical supervision and guidance from an LMAT and meet weekly with an assigned clinical supervisor. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with intake/assessments, facilitating program orientation or educational sessions and treatment planning. ATs identify patients experiencing psychological distress and engage licensed clinicians as necessary to provide crisis intervention. They maintain appropriate records and chart accurate information. They develop and maintain appropriate communication, rapport and positive working relationship with various institutions, organizations and service providers. b. Addiction Therapist (Bachelor's Level)
GS-07. (1) Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, at least one year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade; OR (2) Education (Advanced Entry Level Placement). Applicants who meet the GS-05 grade level may be appointed at the GS-07 grade level if they possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a major field of study in a drug and alcohol studies or a related behavioral health field with an exemplary academic record as demonstrated by: (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on four years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; OR (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two years of the curriculum; OR (c) Class Standing: Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university or major subdivision based on completed courses. (3) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience/education requirements, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs. (a) Knowledge of principles, concepts and methods of counseling and therapies used in treatment of individuals with SUDs. 8 (b) Knowledge of appropriate documentation of substance use history and treatment. (c) Ability to identify patients who are in psychological distress. (4) Assignment. ATs in this level assignment will receive clinical supervision and guidance from designated LMAT. ATs assist with addiction screening, assessments, orientation, education, treatment planning and counseling. They identify patients experiencing psychological distress and engage licensed clinicians as necessary to provide crisis intervention. ATs assist in developing an evaluation/summary of the client's substance use and any co-occurring conditions based on the results of assessments to provide an integrated approach to treatment planning based on the client's strengths, preferences and identified problems and needs. ATs participate with a multidisciplinary team regarding treatment planning. They communicate with a variety of institutions, organizations and service providers. c. Addiction Therapist (Bachelor's Level)
Education:GS-09. (1) Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade. (2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of coexisting medical or other mental health disorders as interrelated to SUDs. (b) Ability to complete assessments of substance use disorders, treatment planning and continued care planning. (c) Ability to develop and maintain effective working or therapeutic relationships with multidisciplinary staff, Veterans and their families. (3) Assignment. This is the full performance-level assignment for ATs. Although the ATs are dependent providers and perform work under guidance of LMATs, ATs at this level perform intake/assessments using a biopsychosocial history which could include urine toxicology/breathalyzer data and/or collateral information. They provide case management and counseling on issues that involve substance use. ATs conduct and utilize designated measurement tools for baseline and follow-up care. They assist with the utilization of the assessment and in collaboration with the patient, create an individualized treatment plan and continuing care plans. ATs provide addiction-related psychoeducation for individuals/groups/couples 9 and evidence-based psychosocial interventions. They provide crisis intervention to patients in psychological distress consistent with VA national policy and within the scope of practice to include engaging licensed mental health clinicians when clinically indicated. ATs are part of the treatment team that includes licensed independent practitioners that formulate plans during the continuum of care and, at discharge, and arrange referrals to agencies and organizations as needed.
Preferred Experience: 2 years of experience as an addiction therapist
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-05 to GS-09.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER