Army Looking to Hire 130 Substance-Abuse Counselors By October 1
The Army is trying to fill 130 substance-abuse counselor positions by October 1, the Army News Service reports. The Army Substance Abuse Program is looking for professionals to help substance-impaired soldiers who have the potential to continue military service, according to the article.
Positions are available in locations including Fort Hood, TX, Fort Bragg, NC, Fort Jackson, MS, and Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Counselors are also needed overseas in Germany and Korea. These positions are not in war zones, and counselors could choose their location.
Starting August 1, for one week, the Army will accept applications for counselors. The pay ranges from $50,000 to $93,000 a year, depending on location. The benefits package includes health and life insurance, matching contributions toward Thrift Savings Plan (the federal government-sponsored retirement savings and investment plan), and leave.
Dr. Les McFarling, Director of the Army Substance Abuse Program, told the news service that counselors who work as employees of the U.S. military, who are practicing on a military installation, can practice in any state, regardless of what state they are licensed in.
Counselors who do not have substance-abuse certification would need to get it within one year.
How is the testing for Drugs and alcohol handled by the military. With the initial signing of a contract between Vision Quest Biologicals and Pembrooke (DOI third party advisor) I would assume that testing is done on an “as needed” basis and not by random demand to ensure that the young men and women of the military stay within regulations. I suggest random testing from an outside source regularly
I am a credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC) with over 19 years experience working in the substance abuse field. I am skilled at assessment, treatment planning, individual, group and family therapy. I have a Masters degree in Psychology. I have great respect for our men and women in uniform and would love to work with those needing help with an alcohol or drug problem. I am within driving distance to West Point. You can reach me at my home number (845) 229-5747. I look forward to hearing from you.
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What is their hiring for someone with a felony background (drug related) 12 years ago?
I have a Bachelors in Psychology, i’m a CSACII certified Drug and Alcohol counselor in Missouri. I don’t have a Masters but will start working on this in spring 2013. I have worked as a drug and alcohol counselor for 5 years and then took a GS job as a Drug Tester Coordinator to get my foot in the door. Is there any possiblities of me working here at Fort Leonardwood in Counseling as i work on my masters degree? We are short for counselors here at this post.