Addiction Therapist (Bachelor's Level)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; White City (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Addiction Therapist within the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides psychotherapy to Veterans facing substance use and addiction issues, using evidenced-based practices, in an in-person setting.

The role requires conducting individual and group therapy, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and documenting outcomes while handling administrative duties and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience providing psychotherapy to Veterans in RRTP and other treatment settings.
• Knowledge of coexisting medical/mental health disorders and SUDs.
• Proficiency in delivering individual and group therapy using evidence-based treatments.

Responsibilities

• Counsel Veterans and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Coordinate assessment, treatment planning, and continuing care.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions (family, individual, group).
• Perform administrative duties: scheduling, communications, and documentation.

Skills

Counseling skills

Individual therapy

Group therapy

SUD EBTs

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Addiction Therapist (AT) works within the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) treatment team providing psychotherapy services to the RRTP Veterans in person presenting with substance use and addiction problems, including but not limited to, group and individual psychotherapy using evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills. Knowledge of coexisting medical or other mental health disorders and the interrelationship of SUDs. Skill in providing individual and group therapy, including using certain SUD Evidenced-Based Therapy (EBTs).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies. 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 to complete the assessment of substance use disorders, treatment/recovery planning and continuing care planning.

Ability to identify patients who are in psychological distress consistent with VA national policy and within scope of certification and secure appropriate interventions. The RRTP SUD specialist is to coordinate treatment planning and delivery of services that best meet the needs of patients diagnosed with SUD. Providing direct, concurrent, clinical care using established evidence-based practices for Veterans with SUD presenting to the team.

The specialist will provide a range of psychological interventions (family, individual and group) consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on evidenced-based treatments for SUD. Evidence-based treatments to be provided to Veterans individually or in group format with appropriate documentation and measurement of effectiveness and Veteran response using clinical judgment and standardized assessment instruments.

Provides administrative duties including: Scheduling of Veterans and related issues, returning Veterans' phone calls and secure messages, attending organizational meetings. On-going professional training and experiences are an expectation of the position. This duty is met through workshops, intra-VA assignments, and distance learning. Occasionally, the employee will provide clinical coverage for an absent staff member, as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients. Complies with all EHRM documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes).

Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Chief of Behavioral Health Service Line, RRTP Chief, RRTP Program Manager, Chief of Staff, and facility Director Other collateral duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 010105 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $80243/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.