Mental Health Specialist (Substance Abuse)
Provides diagnostic, treatment, referral, crisis intervention, and consultation services Participates in scheduled case conference May conduct home visits when indicated for patient care Maintains all appropriate client records May provide continuing professional training to other mental health providers and clinic staff To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Degree:
behavioral or social sciences; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
Specialized
Experience:
Provide case management services for substance use disorder/chemical dependent patients by proactively coordinating, facilitating, and advocating the seamless treatment service delivery and other related services needed (such as:
educating patients, families and communities on substance use and chemical dependency disorders, intervention services and treatment modalities.); assess patient treatment needs, completing and following up on patient treatment plans insuring optimum treatment outcome. Selective Factor:
Additionally, you must have one of the following current, valid licensures; licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed marital and family therapist (LMFT), licensed professional councilor (LPC) or licensed behavioral practitioner (LBP). Also, candidate must hold a valid licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). You must provide a copy of each of your current, valid licensure or your application will be considered incomplete. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Degree:
behavioral or social sciences; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
Specialized
Experience:
Provide case management services for substance use disorder/chemical dependent patients by proactively coordinating, facilitating, and advocating the seamless treatment service delivery and other related services needed (such as:
educating patients, families and communities on substance use and chemical dependency disorders, intervention services and treatment modalities.); assess patient treatment needs, completing and following up on patient treatment plans insuring optimum treatment outcome. Selective Factor:
Additionally, you must have one of the following current, valid licensures; licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed marital and family therapist (LMFT), licensed professional councilor (LPC) or licensed behavioral practitioner (LBP). Also, candidate must hold a valid licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). You must provide a copy of each of your current, valid licensure or your application will be considered incomplete. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
- Department:
0101 Social Science - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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