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Staff Psychologist Opportunity in the greater Houston Area

Staff Psychologist Opportunity in the greater Houston Area

Department of Veteran AffairsHouston, TX, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs Houston Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Staff Psychologist with an addiction  and substance-use treatment disorder background  for the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. The psychologist will provide direct patient contact including, but not limited to : case management, psychological assessment and treatment planning, individual psychotherapy / assessment sessions, family / caregiver stress therapy sessions, and other evidenced based treatments for serious mental illness. The psychologist will perform evaluations of patients with an addiction and substance abuse  disorders.

Work Schedule :  Mon, Tues, Thurs ,Fr 8 : 00 a.m.- 4 : 30 p.m. and Wed 11 : 30am-8pm

We offer :

Likely starting base salary range : $133,194-173,145

  • Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans up to $200K over 5 years max
  • Malpractice : Liability protection
  • 13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year
  • Federal Retirement Plan
  • Separate 401K with partial agency match
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Qualifications :

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
  • Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
  • Completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA
  • Education or experience with providing care to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (Preferred)
  • Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our veterans.
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