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. CitizenFull and unrestricted license from any U.S. StateDoctoral 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 CPAEducation 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.