Physician - Addictions

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:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen 
2. Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
3. 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)
4. Completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA
5. Education or experience with providing care to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (Preferred)
6. Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our veterans.