Lead Addiction Therapist

Serves as the Lead Licensed Master Addiction Therapist (LMAT) for the Substance Abuse Recovery Program (SARP), supporting the delivery of effective, consistent, and clinically sound substance use disorder (SUD) treatment within all SARP programs. 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. Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education. Must hold a master's degree or higher in drug and alcohol studies or related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university. Licensure. Must possess a full, current and unrestricted license in a jurisdiction for independent practice in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment. 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: GS-12 - Lead Addiction Therapist (Licensed Master's): Experience and Licensure. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11*). HR Staff will refer to specific jurisdictions' licensing laws regarding the requirements for providing clinical supervision. Some jurisdictions' licenses require an additional credential (for example, State Approved Supervisor) to provide clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed ATs. *Examples at the GS-11 include, but are not limited to: 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 substance use disorders (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. And Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders and managers. Ability to provide staff training and development. Ability to independently set priorities in order to meet multiple deadlines. Preferred Experience: Demonstrated ability in evidence-based SUD therapies, leadership in clinical program improvement, and administrative/ referral decision-making independence.. 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-12. Physical Requirements: Must meet pre-employment requirements as described by VA Handbook 5019. Additionally, This position requires light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.); light carrying (15 lbs. and under); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (up to two hours); standing (up to two hours); kneeling (up to one hour); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correction at 13" to 16"; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception' ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); emotional stability; mental stability; working closely with others and working alone.