VA
Staff Psychologist Primary Care Mental Health Integration(PCMHI)
Veterans Health AdministrationMillington, TN · full time · Senior
$147,890 – $192,259
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 VA position provides mental health services to veterans within primary care settings, diagnosing and treating behavioral health conditions often alongside medical illnesses. The role suits licensed clinical or counseling psychologists with experience in community mental health who can work independently and collaborate with care teams.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Crisis Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychotherapy
- Telehealth
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What they ask for
Required
- Doctoral degree in psychology from APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited program
- Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at doctoral level
- Completed professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA
- At least 2 additional years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least 1 year at GS-12 equivalent level
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen
Nice to have
- Experience with evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions
- Clinical supervision or training experience
- Experience with program evaluation and quality improvement
- Experience working with complex patient populations with comorbid medical and mental health conditions