Counseling Psychologist (Substance Abuse) GS-0180-12

U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps is seeking a Counseling Psychologist (Substance Abuse) at Fort Gordon/Eisenhower, GA.

The role involves comprehensive substance abuse treatment, evaluations for Soldiers, family members, retirees, and eligible Federal civilian employees, and psychotherapy for individuals, groups, and families. Qualified candidates will have two years of graduate study in counseling psychology or a related master's, plus one year of specialized experience and a valid

Qualifications

• US Citizens eligible to apply.
• Education and experience as described in the vacancy.
• Licensure/certification required: counseling/psychologist license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive substance abuse treatment of patients.
• Conduct evaluations of Soldiers, family members, retirees, and eligible Federal civilian employees.
• Apply rehabilitation principles to conduct comprehensive substance use evaluations.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
• Make clinical assessments to inform treatment decisions.
• Document case findings, diagnoses, and recommendations.
• Counsel patients on primary and secondary illnesses.

Skills

Counseling psychology

Addiction treatment

Substance use evaluations

Psychotherapy (individual/group/family

Education

Two years graduate study in counseling psychology

Master's degree related to counseling psychology

Job description

Overview

This position is located at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon/Eisenhower, Georgia.

Counseling Psychologist (Substance Abuse)

Salary Range: $76,463 - $99,404 per year

As a Federal Employee, you are afforded job security; competitive compensation to include a generous vacation, paid time off, and

sick leave benefit; a first-class health and retirement benefit package; as well as malpractice financial protection.

Ft Gordon is adjacent to Augusta, GA famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.

Responsibilities

• Use a broad range of professional knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relevant to the substance abuse program and addiction medicine outpatient program to conduct comprehensive substance abuse treatment of patients.
• Conduct evaluations of Soldiers, family members, retirees, and eligible Federal civilian employees referred for consultation from the individual, family members, commanding officers, supervisors, agents of the courts, and medical personnel.
• Apply complex rehabilitation principles to conduct comprehensive substance use evaluations.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
• Make clinical assessments to inform treatment decision-making.
• Document case findings, diagnoses, and recommendations.
• Counsel patients on primary and secondary illnesses.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Basic Requirement for Counseling Psychologist (Substance Abuse): Degree: Two full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or a master's degree directly related to counseling psychology.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Performing professional counseling and addiction medicine treatment in support of patients with an alcohol and substance abuse diagnosis; 2) Applying rehabilitation principles to conduct comprehensive substance use evaluations; and 3) Providing professional counseling to substance abuse patients.Licensure/Certification: This position requires applicants to possess a current, active, valid, unrestricted counseling/psychologist license from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required.