…disabled populations + For CASAC positions only: Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor **Preferred Qualifications:** + Strong interpersonal and

…assessments, evaluations, and referrals for adults, and/or families with psychiatric illness, substance abuse , and medical illness. Casework or therapy takes

…in behavioral health + 3+ years knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders + Valid unrestricted independent professional behavioral health

…Technician provides care to individuals with mental illness/ and or co-occurring substance use/ abuse diagnosis along with individuals with a dual diagnosis

Summary The incumbent provides mental health/ substance use services to the Veteran population enrolled at the Salem VA Health Care System. Services include provision

…to: alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing all forms of identified abuse /neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, assisting with end of

…provide one-on-one peer support and serves as a role model for peers in substance use and/or mental health recovery to assist them in gaining independence within the

…the ability to develop rapport with diverse patients having mental and/or substance use disorders. Job Requirements: Ability to assess patients for DSM5 disorders

…appropriate + Provide Motivational Interview techniques for patients with substance use and addictive disorders + Provides patient/family education,

…treatment services to individuals 18 years or older who have been diagnosed with substance use disorders. MCDC is licensed for 48 beds. The behavioral health program