This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck The Domiciliary Substance Use Disorder (DOM-SUD) Staff Psychologist serves as a core member of the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.
The psychologist delivers a full range of psychological services assessment, diagnosis, evidence-based psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary consultation to Veterans with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This role supports both residential and outpatient SUD programs, contributes to program development and evaluation, and provides guidance to multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, integrated behavioral health care.
Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Clinical (90%) - Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments addressing mental health, substance use, cognitive functioning, risk factors (suicidal/homicidal/violence), and psychosocial needs in both residential and outpatient settings. - Diagnose mental disorders and develop individualized treatment plans for co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapies (individual, group, couples, and family) with a focus on time-limited, recovery-oriented care. - Screen Veterans for admission into residential SUD programs, determine psychological stability, and identify urgent mental health needs. - Deliver psychoeducation to individuals, families, and groups on SUD, mental health, preventive strategies, and treatment adherence.
- Monitor treatment progress, maintain contact with community supports and families, and participate in discharge planning and provider hand-offs. - Provide consultation to interdisciplinary team members managing complex cases involving substance use and co-occurring disorders. Administrative - Participate in Mental Health Service administrative activities, including committees, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist in developing and refining clinical programming for Veterans served by the DOM-SUD Program. - Support ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement efforts. - Ensure compliance with national and local performance measures, documentation standards, and VA operational policy.
Teaching & Training - Provide clinical instruction and supervision to psychology trainees, addiction fellows, psychiatry residents, medical students, and other interprofessional learners. Research & Evaluation - Engage in program evaluation activities and participate in approved research efforts contributing to improved SUD treatment outcomes. Other Responsibilities - Participate in ad-hoc service opportunities and special projects supporting Medical Center priorities.
Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Telework: Not Available (Ad-hoc only) Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn15edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Fallon.Bailey@va.gov · (410) 336-5277
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $102327 – $170214/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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