Addiction Therapist (Licensed Master's)

About the role

The Addiction Therapist (LMAT) provides in-person psychotherapy for RRTP Veterans with substance use and addiction issues.

This is an open, continuous announcement. It closes on 08/03/2026, or when the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on multiple cut-off dates and referred to the selecting official as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating 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.
• Providing 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.

Requirements

• Education: 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.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience/education requirements, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs.
• Knowledge of coexisting medical or other mental health disorders and the interrelationship of SUDs.
• Knowledge of basic recovery programs and resources.
• Skill in providing individual and group therapy, including using certain SUD Evidenced-Based Therapy (EBTs).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education, License and Experience: The GS-09 grade level is the entry grade level for LMATs who have:
• Less than one year of experience post licensure; OR,
• LMATs at the master's level who are graduates not yet licensed at the independent practice (Journey) level. Unlicensed LMATs at the GS-09 grade level must have completed the required education listed in paragraph 1.a. above and are working toward obtaining a full, current, and unrestricted license in a jurisdiction for independent practice in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment.
• Experience: One year of creditable experience comparable to the next lower grade (GS-9), AND
• Licensure: Candidates must possess a full, current and unrestricted license in a State for independent practice in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment.