Veterans Addiction Therapist — Evidence-Based Care

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

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.