Substance Use Disorder Psychologist - Clinician & Trainer

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

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.