This position is located at VA Roseburg Healthcare System; : Eugene Community Based Outpatient Clinic (BHRRS); Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP). The position provides direct patient care to Substance Abuse and Co- Occurring diagnosed Veterans. Major Duties: This position conducts interviews, uses questionnaires or other measurement devices, and observes the patient to assess emotional, functional and substance use conditions. Independently conducts initial screening of patients. Gathers social, drug, family and military history and reasons for referral. Prepares written assessments based on knowledge of veteran background and medical history for use by members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team or for own use to develop treatment. Along with the interdisciplinary treatment team, determines appropriate treatment or rehabilitation for individual veterans. Recommends and assists veterans in setting standards of behavior and goals for evaluation of progress. Serves as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and works with other professionals to formulate treatment and follow- up plans for each veteran. Provides individual and group counseling, makes appropriate referrals as necessary for effective rehabilitation. Conducts therapeutic short-term counseling in accordance with specific guidelines and may occasionally handle crisis intervention or other emergency situations. Conducts group and individual therapeutic counseling sessions. Observes veteran behaviors and reaction patterns for use by higher level professionals or the multi-disciplinary treatment team in reviewing and modifying treatment and/or follow-up plans. Maintains appropriate records, charting information necessary to ensure an accurate portrayal of the veteran progress toward treatment goals which have been determined with the individual Vet input. Evaluates veteran records on a reoccurring basis to assess the current condition and progress on treatment plan goals. Contributes to team decisions concerning adjustments to treatment plan including appropriate level of care, readiness for job placement, readiness for special education programs, qualification for subsidized housing, and readiness for discharge. The counseling services will be specific to substance abuse and will additionally address other related diagnostic items that are "secondary" to AXIS I Substance Use Disorders. He/she will work in conjunction with the VARHS Mental Health Services; SATP. Diagnostic responsibility is for substance related diagnoses' and their co-occurring but secondary issues. Addiction Therapist will diagnose within the SUD Scope of Practice. The Psychiatric Prescribers and Licensed Independent Providers (LIP) will have scope of practice responsibilities for Primary Axis I dynamics other than substance abuse specific. Within the context of the interdisciplinary team, for the benefit of the veteran, there will be integration of substance use disorders treatment with other specified VHA programs including: OEF/OIF team Suicide Prevention Team Military Sexual Trauma (MST) or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Incumbent will coordinate with the MHS SATP Program Manager in cases that would be in conflict with Scope of Practice models for Substance Use Disorder counseling. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Addiction Therapist/PD30401A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required