Rehabilitation Technician (Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)

The position is located in the Lebanon Medical Center's Behavioral Health and Sciences (BH&S) Care Line reporting to the Residential Rehabilitation Center (RRC) Chief. This position serves as a Rehabilitation Technician (RT) in the General Domiciliary Treatment Program, known locally as the RRC. Duties are divided into two primary areas, residential rehabilitation and after care.

The incumbent's chief responsibilities are within the service line, which provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services and comprehensive rehabilitation services to enrolled patients. New initiatives are often in the development and early stages of implementation, requiring coordinated support services. The Rehabilitation Technician serves as a Rehabilitation Technician (RT) in the General Domiciliary Treatment Program, known locally as the RRC. Duties are divided into two primary areas, residential rehabilitation and after care. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducts individual counseling sessions with each assigned resident and documents this information in their electronic chart. Facilitates group therapy sessions on substance abuse issues and recovery topics and subjects (AA/NA, guilt, anger, shame, etc.). Identifies major substance abuse problems from the psychosocial assessment and makes recommendations, in conjunction with the resident and the treatment team concerning interventions, treatment goals and objectives. Provides couples and/or family counseling sessions as needed and formulates in conjunction with the resident and the treatment team an aftercare treatment plan. Works with the social workers and the resident to find safe living arrangements or further treatment. Refers residents to local treatment programs and recovery supports to aide in the residents' ongoing recovery and aftercare. Plans and administers mental health and/or substance abuse related therapy as the employee responsible for Veterans on their assigned clinical team. For example, plans and carries out the treatment of domiciliary patients via individual and group counseling; determines interventions and schedules for therapy consistent with clinical needs and treatment objectives for assigned patients; selects and adapts treatment activities to needs and abilities of individual patients; modifies treatment procedures and treatment approaches to enable patient to overcome limitations and progress. The incumbent is provided regular clinical supervision, by the Program Manager, but must be able to function independently in management of individual and group care, as well as weekend coverage. Will be responsible for the development and delivery of specialized recovery-oriented group treatments. Responsible to assess increase in risk, regarding resumed use or suicidal/homicidal ideation, and communicate with the Inter Disciplinary Team. Responsible to participation in IDT meetings and share clinical impressions/concerns regarding ongoing treatment and discharge. Will complete and review a Recovery Plan for each Veteran assigned to their IDT upon discharge of the Veteran. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Rehabilitation Technician (Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)/PD02165A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.