Staff Psychologist (Primary Care Mental Health) - EDRP Authorized

Major Duties

• Conducts diagnostic interviews, psychological evaluations, and suicide risk assessments
• Provides brief, evidence-based individual and group interventions for behavioral health conditions
• Delivers consultation to primary care providers to support treatment planning
• Provides patient and family education
• Sustains continuity of care within primary care setting
• Participates in program development and interdisciplinary collaboration

Administrative / Program Role

• Limited involvement in program operations and quality improvement
• May assist with program implementation and coordination
• Participates in meetings, documentation, and performance measures

GS-12 - Staff Psychologist Major Duties

• Independently performs comprehensive psychological evaluations and treatment planning
• Provides a full range of evidence-based interventions in primary care
• Serves as a consultant to PACT teams and other providers
• Supports training of interns, fellows, and other staff
• Provides clinical supervision (as appropriate)
• Participates in research, education, and staff development activities

Administrative / Program Role

• Affords assistance with program design, implementation, and evaluation
• Serves as a resource for quality improvement and outcome monitoring
• Coordinates care across programs and disciplines
• May serve as first-line supervisor for lower-graded staff

GS-13 - Staff Psychologist Major Duties

• Provides advanced diagnostic, evaluation, and treatment services for complex cases
• Leads consultation efforts across interdisciplinary teams
• Oversees or directs elements of PCMHI or related programs
• Sustains supervision of psychologists, trainees, and multidisciplinary staff
• Leads program development, implementation, and evaluation initiatives
• Contributes to system-wide policy, clinical standards, and service delivery improvements

Administrative / Program Role

• Manages clinical programs and associated staff/resources
• Oversees quality improvement and data-driven performance initiatives
• Collaborates across service lines and disciplines
• Represents Psychology Service on committees and leadership groups
• Establishes policies and procedures impacting care delivery

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship, Doctoral degree in psychology from APA, PCSAS, or CPA accredited program, or equivalent experience.
• Education Requirement: Must have a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field.
• Internship Requirement: Completion of a professional psychology internship accredited by APA or CPA.
• Licensure: Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level.
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.