Addiction Specialist

Leidos Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 116,350 - 210,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking an Addiction Specialist to join their Health & Services Sector, located in McLean, VA. This role involves providing addictions treatment in various formats to support military and intelligence personnel.

The ideal candidate must hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, have specialized training in addiction counseling, and possess 3 years of relevant experience. The position also requires a Top Secret SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in treating individuals with substance use disorders.
• US Citizenship required.
• Must have or be able to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide addictions treatment including diagnosis, therapy, and consultation.
• Evaluate community treatment centers and assist in placing individuals in treatment.
• Provide in-person and remote addictions treatment to client staff.

Skills

Addiction treatment

Diagnosis and therapy for substance use disorders

Community treatment center evaluation

Case management

Knowledge of evidence-based practices

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology

Completion of an APA-accredited program

Specialized training or certification in addiction counseling

Job description

Description

Leidos Health & Services Sector is seeking an Addiction Specialist to work in Chantilly, VA or McLean, VA (location to be determined by staffing need). This is a very rewarding and challenging opportunity supporting our Military and Intelligence men and women and the challenges they face.

Leidos will consider sponsoring qualified individuals towards gaining the Top Secret/SCI with Poly security clearance required for this position.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provide addictions treatment to include diagnosis, therapy, and consultation to individuals seeking assistance for substance use disorders.
• Evaluate community treatment centers, assist in placing individuals in treatment, work with treatment facilities to provide appropriate aftercare, and provide individual case management.
• Provide in-person addictions treatment to client staff in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area (WMA).
• Provide remote addictions treatment to client staff in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology
• Completion of an APA-accredited program
• Specialized training or certification in addiction counseling.
• 3 years of experience in treating individuals with substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in addiction treatment.
• US Citizenship required
• Must have or be able to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $116,350.00 - $210,325.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.