Substance Abuse Specialist
Provide individual, group and family therapy services for residents admitted to Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC) and their families. Under the minimal supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the incumbent designs, implements, and administers the culturally sensitive individual, group and family therapy at the YRTC. Participating in therapeutic Adventure Based recreation activities such as hiking, rafting, and other experiential outings. Provides and documents therapeutic and other clinical services to include individualized treatment and discharge/aftercare plans. In accord with the incumbent's scope of education, experience, and training, may occasionally conduct limited psychological testing under close direct supervision, to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning. Provides consultation and training to staff members and the community in individual, group and family assessment, dynamics, and treatment to YRTC, other staff or professionals, and the community. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Individual Occupational Requirements Degree:
behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. AND MINIMUM
Qualifications:
GS-12:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Specialized Experience GS-12:
Experience providing case management services for substance use disorder/chemical dependent patients by proactively coordinating, facilitating, and advocating the seamless treatment service delivery and other related services needed. Experience assessing patient's treatment needs and completing and following up on patient treatment plans insuring optimum treatment outcome. Experience educating patients, families and communities on substance use and chemical dependency disorders, intervention services and treatment modalities. Specialized
Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. AND Selective Factor:
Must show evidence of possession of one of the following. I currently possess one of the following issued by a U.S. State or Territory:
LPA-Licensed Psychological Associate OR LCWS-Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor OR LACAS-Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor OR CP-Clinical Psychologist You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Individual Occupational Requirements Degree:
behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. AND MINIMUM
Qualifications:
GS-12:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Specialized Experience GS-12:
Experience providing case management services for substance use disorder/chemical dependent patients by proactively coordinating, facilitating, and advocating the seamless treatment service delivery and other related services needed. Experience assessing patient's treatment needs and completing and following up on patient treatment plans insuring optimum treatment outcome. Experience educating patients, families and communities on substance use and chemical dependency disorders, intervention services and treatment modalities. Specialized
Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. AND Selective Factor:
Must show evidence of possession of one of the following. I currently possess one of the following issued by a U.S. State or Territory:
LPA-Licensed Psychological Associate OR LCWS-Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor OR LACAS-Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor OR CP-Clinical Psychologist You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0101 Social Science - Salary Range:
$74,596 to $96,978 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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