# Staff Psychologist - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e1d229a3-c8a9-4709-afe8-63e9eb02c911

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

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

## Summary

This is a staff psychologist position within the VA's residential rehabilitation treatment program, providing individual and group psychotherapy to residents alongside diagnostic assessments and treatment planning. The role suits licensed psychologists or those nearing licensure who want to work in a structured, collaborative mental health setting with established protocols and support from a multidisciplinary team.

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

## Skills named

Crisis Intervention, Risk Assessment

## Required

- U.S. citizenship
- Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at doctoral level (or eligible for temporary appointment as graduate psychologist)
- Doctoral degree in psychology from APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited program in clinical, counseling, school psychology or combinations thereof
- Completed professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA

## Nice to have

- Research experience or ability to conduct research activities
- Board certification by American Board of Professional Psychology
- Experience with new clinical procedures
- Teaching or training background

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890151500