Addiction Therapist (Licensed Master's)

The Greater Los Angeles Health Care System (GLAHCS) is seeking an Addiction Therapist (Licensed Master's) to serve within the Mental Health service. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Mental Health Professionals: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOMintJXa3Y Duties include, but are not limited to: Providing initial intake screenings and assessment of Veterans using observation, assessment tools, and structured interview to prepare written assessments based on social, medical, family, military, psychiatric, and other relevant reasons for referral. Developing rehabilitation treatment plans using measurable treatment goals and objectives. Providing family psychoeducation or consultation to significant others or family members involved in Veterans' care. Providing individual and group counseling services using behavioral principles and evidence-based methods to treat substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Facilitating discharge planning, post-rehabilitation placement, and aftercare services through VA and community resources. Providing initial orientation and education to Veterans regarding standards of behavior, expectations, and plans for evaluating progress. Work Schedule: Monday-Sunday, includes a requirement to work at least one weekend day. Tour of duty is flexible. Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Telework: May be authorized at Supervisory discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. Education. LMAT candidates must meet the education requirements defined below: Hold a master's degree or higher in drug and alcohol studies or related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university. AND Licensure. Individuals appointed or reassigned to an LMAT position must possess a full, current, and unrestricted license in a jurisdiction for independent practice in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment. Exception. The Secretary or designee may waive the licensure requirement for selectees who are otherwise qualified, pending state acceptance of completion of state prerequisites at the master's level. Licensures can be waived for three years from the date of employment. This exception is allowed on the condition that non-licensed LMATs appointed on this basis provide care only under the clinical supervision of an LMAT from the designated assignments to provide clinical supervision. Non-licensed LMAT applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be appointed as LMATs under the authority of 38 U.S.C.§ 7401(3). This exception applies only at the GS-09 entry grade level and individuals may not be promoted/converted until they obtain the required license. For grades/assignments at or above the full performance level, candidates must be licensed at the master's level. Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA in this occupational series or another occupational series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held, including positive education, credential or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. GRADE DETERMINATIONS: GS-09 Addiction Therapist (Licensed Master's) Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The VA Desert Pacific Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model that is based in a partnership across time, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement