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Licensed Master Addiction Therapist (Program Coordinator) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Program Coordinator for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program. The role involves providing leadership, coordination, and oversight for the SUD program, ensuring efficient service delivery and maintaining policies and procedures.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evidence-Based Psychotherapy

Psychosocial Assessment

Treatment Planning/Goal Setting

Crisis Intervention

Education/Health promotion and prevention

Coordination of Discharge Planning Services

Documentation & Administrative Requirements

Qualification

Licensed Master Addiction TherapistSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentEvidence-Based PsychotherapyCrisis InterventionPsychosocial AssessmentTreatment PlanningLeadershipCommunicationTeam Management

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

English Language Proficiency. LMAT candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)

Education. (1) Hold a master's degree or higher in drug and alcohol studies or related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university

Licensure. Individuals appointed or reassigned to an LMAT position must possess a full, current, and unrestricted license in a jurisdiction for independent practice in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment

Experience and Licensure. One year of creditable experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is defined as: Independently completing assessments of substance use disorders, treatment planning and continued care planning; Applying the principles, concepts and methods of counseling and therapies used in the treatment of individuals with SUDs; Collaborating and consulting on medical or other psychiatric disorders as interrelated to SUDs; Applying various community-based recovery programs and resources in a treatment plan

Skill in analyzing organizational issues to develop and implement solutions that result in the sound operation of a SUD program

Skill to effectively manage quality and productivity in the SUD program

Skill in program planning for the continual development of policies and procedures of a SUD program, including staff training