VA
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner- Outpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health AdministrationPhoenix, AZ · full time · Senior
$152,118 – $197,755
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 31, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This Department of Veterans Affairs role provides clinical pharmacy services to outpatient mental health patients, with responsibility for medication therapy management, drug utilization monitoring, and clinical decision-making. It suits experienced pharmacists seeking an independent clinical practice environment focused on psychiatric medication optimization within a federal healthcare system.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) from ACPE-accredited program
- Full, current, and unrestricted pharmacy license in a US state or territory
- At least 1 year of experience at GS-12 level or equivalent
- U.S. citizenship or ability to be appointed when qualified citizens unavailable
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Knowledge of pharmacy law, regulations, and controlled substance standards
- Expertise in monitoring drug therapy outcomes and interpreting diagnostic parameters
- Ability to influence clinical and management decisions through communication
Nice to have
- Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification if using foreign pharmacy degree
- Experience demonstrating advanced skill in a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice