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Counseling Psychologist (Substance Abuse)

U.S. Army Medical Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a counseling psychologist job focused on substance abuse at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, part of the U.S. Army Medical Command. It is a permanent, full-time position with one vacancy, and it is filled through Direct Hire Authority, a faster hiring path. The job includes some uncommon hours such as on-call, evenings, weekends and holidays, and occasional travel may be required.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the United States may apply. You must prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Conduct substance abuse evaluations of referred patients
  • Collect patient data to measure treatment results
  • Develop and carry out individual treatment plans
  • Provide individual, group and family counseling
  • Write clear records of findings, diagnoses and recommendations

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or higher. This means doing clinical assessments of substance abuse patients, writing behavioral health treatment plans, and giving professional counseling to substance abuse patients.

With education: You need two full years of graduate study directly related to counseling psychology, or a master's degree in counseling psychology. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active, valid, unrestricted counseling or psychologist license from a U.S. state, D.C., a territory or a similar jurisdiction

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates by month and year, and hours per week
  • Copy of your counseling or psychologist license
  • Transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter, optional
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your resume, supporting documents and online questionnaire. If you appear to have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and show hours per week for each job, or it may be marked incomplete.
  • Attach a copy of your license with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • If you qualify through education, you must attach transcripts from accredited schools.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Uncommon tours of duty such as on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays are required. Occasional travel may be expected.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation or recruitment incentives may be offered. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and payment of Permanent Change of Station costs is not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Background investigation and suitability or fitness determination
  • Personnel security investigation
  • Drug test before hire and random testing after
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption
  • Immunization screening and Hepatitis B immunization
  • Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
  • Uncommon tours of duty, including on-call, shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Credentialing and clinical privileges
  • Mission Essential designation; may be required to work during emergencies
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Direct deposit of pay required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$100,602 – $130,786 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Psychology (0180)
Announcement
HSM1-27-13102350-DHA-R

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