# Staff Psychologist (Mental Health - PCHMI)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/940208dc-85f8-43e9-b7c9-76349866e32a

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Chesapeake, VA
- Salary: 90289 – 167294 USD per year

## Summary

This is a clinical psychology position within a VA medical center's primary care mental health integration program, where you'll provide assessments, individual and group therapy, and consultation for veterans experiencing mental health and behavioral health concerns in a primary care setting. The role suits licensed psychologists or doctoral-level psychology graduates who want to work in a team-based, measurement-focused environment serving a veteran population.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Clinical Research, Group Therapy, Risk Assessment

## Required

- Current full unrestricted state license to practice psychology at doctoral level, or doctoral degree in psychology with path to licensure within two years
- Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or related specialty from APA-, PCSAS-, or CPA-accredited program
- Completed APA- or CPA-accredited professional psychology internship
- English language proficiency in spoken and written forms
- U.S. citizenship or eligibility under VA recruitment policy

## Nice to have

- Board certification by American Board of Professional Psychology
- Prior experience as a professional psychologist at GS-11 level or equivalent
- Research experience or demonstrated ability to conduct clinical research projects

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890506700