Substance Abuse Specialist

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. Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. 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. 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. 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: This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples Include: Provides therapy and treatment services to individuals and families in dealing with Alcohol and other Drug dependency and related problems. Conducts assessments and develops comprehensive treatment and aftercare plans. Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, providing updates to staff about resident behavior to track and ensure residents progress in treatment. SELECTIVE FACTOR: Ability to show evidence of possession of one of the following issued by a U.S. State or Territory: LPA – Licensed Psychological Associate OR LCWS – Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor OR LCAS – Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist OR CP-Clinical Psychologist. Time In Grade 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). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
The incumbent in this position serves as a Substance Abuse Specialist, part of a multidisciplinary treatment team at Unity Healing Center (UHC) within the Nashville Area Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC), located at Cherokee, NC. The YRTC provides an eclectic approach to residential treatment, relying strongly on a traditional Native American/American Indian component and multidisciplinary team input.