Staff Psychologist - Substance Use Disorders

San Diego, CA · full time · Senior

$105,262 – $195,037

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

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. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

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)