# Staff Psychologist - Substance Use Disorders

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/6f099ec8-a1d9-4583-b3b3-99a164aff6f7

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 105262 – 195037 USD per year

## Summary

This is a clinical psychologist role within the VA's mental health system, specifically working with veterans experiencing substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. It suits psychologists with doctoral training in clinical or counseling psychology who want to provide evidence-based treatment in a structured healthcare environment.

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

## Skills named

Crisis Intervention, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning

## Required

- U.S. citizenship
- Doctorate in psychology (clinical, counseling, school, or combinations thereof) from APA, PCSAS, or CPA-accredited program OR equivalent re-specialization program
- Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at doctoral level in U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or D.C. (or eligible for temporary graduate psychologist appointment)
- Completed APA or CPA-accredited professional psychology internship (or equivalent per specified alternatives)
- Specialty area of degree consistent with substance use disorders clinical assignment
- At least 1 year of experience as professional psychologist at GS-11 level (for GS-12 consideration) or 2 years with 1 year at GS-12 level (for GS-13 consideration)

## Nice to have

- Board certification by American Board of Professional Psychology (alternative pathway to meet internship requirement)

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890150100