Staff Psychologist (Primary Care Mental Health Integration)

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Psychologist (Primary Care Mental Health Integration)

• Setting: Co-located Collaborative Care within Primary Care Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm (EST)

• EDRP: Eligible; separate application required within 4 months (award amount up to $200,000 over 1–5 years, based on review)

Description

The Staff Psychologist provides co-located collaborative care (CCC) services within primary care Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT). The Primary Care Mental Health Integration psychologist supports rapid face-to-face consultation and coordination of care with primary care staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief, problem-focused, evidence-based psychotherapy for patients with mild/moderate mental health concerns
• Deliver psychoeducational groups and focused group therapy
• Conduct initial assessments for patients referred/seen in primary care
• Consult with PACT team staff on a variety of patient care issues
• Participate in PACT Team huddles and other PACT meetings
• Participate in PCMHI team meetings
• Complete clinical reminders and follow-ups as needed
• Supervise trainees conducting direct clinical care
• Attend and participate in administrative/informational meetings for the Psychology Section and Mental Health Service

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA/PCSAS/CPA-accredited program with specialty consistent with the assignment OR doctoral degree in psychology plus a successful re-specialization program consistent with the assignment
• Completion of a professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA (or accepted alternatives per posting)
• Full, current, and unrestricted doctoral-level license to practice psychology (or temporary appointment as a “graduate psychologist” with supervised care)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation and required pre-employment physical evaluation
• Complete onboarding and required documentation (including acceptable ID per I-9 requirements)
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required for VA Health Care Personnel
• EDRP applicants must submit the EDRP application within 4 months of appointment and meet EDRP eligibility requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases; potential higher step based on qualifications/special needs
• Paid time off: 37–50 days annual paid time per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Parental leave after 12 months (up to 12 weeks paid)
• Child care subsidy after 60 days for eligible employees (income-based)
• Federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Federal insurance options (health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care)
• Telework: available ad-hoc as determined by agency policy
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not authorized; relocation assistance authorized as applicable