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Substance Abuse Counselor
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
- Department: Department of Defense
- Location: Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia
- Salary: $62640 – $81436/yr
- Hiring Path: Public
- Number of Openings: 1
- Security Clearance: Secret
- Date Posted: 2026-09-04
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-15
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Job Summary
About the Position: This position is in the Directorate for Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Program(SARP) Department, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), Virginia. This position is physically located on the NMCP campus. Work is performed in a multi-story SARP outpatient clinic, residential treatment facility, and inpatient mental health unit. The main SARP facility does not have an elevator. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Key Responsibilities
Provides initial patient interview, screening, biopsychosocial assessment, and individual and group counseling to patients (i.e., military members and family members with substance use and co-occurring disorders) following specified guidance.
Requirements & Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $62640 – $81436/yr.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-15.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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