Staff Psychologist (Mental Health - PCHMI)
Veterans Health AdministrationChesapeake, VA · full time · Senior
$90,289 – $167,294
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
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