# Staff Psychologist - Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/cbb8e90e-6a01-4759-957a-186ced57b151

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Danville, IL
- Salary: 98799 – 183063 USD per year

## Summary

This role treats veterans with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions through an intensive outpatient program, medication management, and inpatient consultation at a VA facility. It suits licensed or near-licensed psychologists with training in clinical or counseling psychology who can deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused care and work independently or under supervision depending on licensure status.

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

## Skills named

Clinical Documentation, Peer Review

## Required

- Doctoral degree in psychology (clinical, counseling, or combinations) from APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited program
- Completed APA or CPA accredited professional psychology internship
- Current full unrestricted license to practice psychology at doctoral level in US state or territory, or temporary appointment as graduate psychologist under 38 U.S.C. § 7405(a)(1)(D)
- US citizenship
- Proficiency in written and spoken English

## Nice to have

- One year of experience as professional psychologist at GS-11 level (for GS-12 appointment)
- Two years of experience as professional psychologist with one year at GS-12 level (for GS-13 appointment)
- Ability to conduct research activities and clinical research projects
- Board certification by American Board of Professional Psychology

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889522800