# Staff Psychologist - Substance Use Disorder Provider

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5900050e-8393-4b7f-bc1d-4d63fad6dddc

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Lafayette, LA
- Salary: 80382 – 148937 USD per year

## Summary

This is a staff psychologist role at a VA medical center providing direct clinical care, psychological assessments, and evidence-based therapy for patients with diverse mental health and medical needs. The position suits licensed or soon-to-be-licensed doctoral-level psychologists interested in working within a healthcare system, potentially with a focus on substance use disorder treatment.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Clinical Documentation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychotherapy

## Required

- Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or clinical neuropsychology from APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited program
- Completed APA or CPA accredited psychology internship
- Full current unrestricted state license to practice psychology at doctoral level
- U.S. citizenship or valid appointment exception
- Proficiency in spoken and written English

## Nice to have

- Board certification by American Board of Professional Psychology
- Research design and implementation experience
- Clinical supervision experience for trainees
- Experience in substance use disorder treatment

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889837000