Addiction Psychologist

7 days ago

Brockton, Massachusetts, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time
Job Summary

This position is a critical role in the Veterans Health Administration, providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for male and female veterans with alcohol and/or drug use disorders, comorbid mental health problems including posttraumatic stress disorder, and social problems including homelessness and unemployment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct Service Provision
    • Conduct comprehensive admission assessments, including an appropriate assessment of patient characteristics, substance use, mental health, and social history, and diagnoses.
    • Develop individualized treatment plans and updates as required.
    • Provide a full range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including group and individual psychotherapy focused on substance use and mental health co-morbidities.
    • Consult with referring providers about residential addiction services.
    • Attend clinical team meetings and take the lead in overseeing the care of individual patients as needed.
  • Clinical Administrative Activities
    • Complete all clinical charting and documentation required for VA Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs in a timely manner.
    • Attend staff meetings to support CIRCA.
    • Keep informed regarding treatment and outcome research development in the areas of substance use, mental health, and related fields.
Requirements
  • Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Education: Have a 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).
  • Licensure: Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in domiciliary SUD residential care unit and working with individuals with substance use disorders.
Working Conditions

The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required.

Additional Information

This is an open Continuous announcement. to establish a standing register of qualified applicants to refer to the hiring manager. Referral lists will be created on a weekly basis.

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