Staff Psychologist - Substance Use Disorder Provider

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Staff Psychologist to deliver direct patient care for Substance Use Disorder providers. The role includes psychological assessment, evidence-based therapy, and involvement in program evaluation.

Responsibilities include coordinating with medical staff, providing supervision to trainees, and contributing to clinical documentation and training activities within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mental disorders and administer psychodiagnostic assessments.
• Provide psychotherapy across individual, group, and family/couples formats.
• Coordinate with nursing and medical staff for treatment planning and implementation.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation per CPRS requirements.
• Possibly supervise trainees and contribute to training programs.

Job description

Staff Psychologist - Substance Use Disorder Provider

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Psychologist position located at Alexandria VA Health Care System provides direct patient care, training, and program evaluation. Communicates effectively with mental health and medical staff, using evidence-based assessment and interventions for diverse medical, mental health, and complex patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

Duties Include but are not Limited to: Ability to diagnose mental disorders and provide a full range of psychodiagnostic services, conduct psychological assessments for clinical or administrative purposes as directed by the Chief of Psychology or designated Supervisory Psychologist. Ability to treat mental disorders through a variety of evidence-based modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders.

Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including: individual, group and family/couples psychotherapy. Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes). Effectively communicates with and utilizes other disciplines (e.g., nursing, medicine) to facilitate treatment planning and implementation.

Participates effectively in team meetings, treatment planning conferences, etc. when appropriate. Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. Remains involved in program evaluation and/or research activities. Provides administrative duties, including attending organizational meetings. Additional duties may include providing clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training, including trainees seeking licensure in psychology.

May be involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committee. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff of units to which assigned. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients.

Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical record keeping and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate. Serves on Psychology or Health Care System committees May represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees. Attends regular Psychology Service, Medical Staff, and other required meetings.

Willingly accepts additional and special assignments that are necessary to meet program goals or customer needs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00410F, 00411F, 99253D Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $80382 – $148937/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.