Psychologist (PCMHI)

Veterans Health Administration • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phoenix Mental Health Service is seeking a qualified psychologist to join the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) team at the 32nd Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. As a member of the Mental Health Medical Staff, the psychologist provides clinical services and consultations integrated within outpatient primary care clinics, working collaboratively with primary care teams to support coordinated, comprehensive care for Veterans.

The role includes providing evidence-based psychotherapy, consulting with clinical teams and community providers, and developing and documenting treatment plans for an assigned caseload. The position is at the GS-13 level, with a full performance level of GS-13. Work schedule is discussed during the interview; compressed or flexible scheduling may be available at the supervisor’s discretion. Telework and virtual work are not available.

Applicants must meet VA psychologist education, internship, licensure, and experience standards. The position requires a doctoral degree in psychology meeting the specified accreditation or grandfathering criteria, completion of an acceptable professional psychology internship, and a full, current, unrestricted doctoral-level psychology license in a U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants must have at least two years of professional psychologist experience, including at least one year equivalent to GS-12, and demonstrate the specified professional knowledge and abilities.

This permanent federal position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). For an eligible selectee, EDRP may reimburse up to $200,000, subject to program approval and eligibility requirements. Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized. The position includes federal benefits, including paid leave and holidays, potential paid parental leave, possible childcare subsidy eligibility, a federal pension and 401(k), and federal insurance programs.

Requirements

• Hold a full, current, and unrestricted doctoral-level license to practice psychology in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Have a qualifying doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-, PCSAS-, or CPA-accredited program, or meet one of the stated respecialization or grandfathering alternatives.
• Successfully complete an acceptable professional psychology internship consistent with the assignment, or qualify under one of the stated internship exceptions.
• Have at least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, including at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations.
• Demonstrate ability to provide professional advice and consultation related to professional psychology and behavioral health.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical research literature.
• Be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Be a U.S. citizen, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Pass required pre-employment screening and processes, including background/security investigation, physical evaluation, and drug testing when applicable.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychotherapies, including CBT for depression and/or insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression.
• Consult with PACT teams, Phoenix VAMC staff, and community providers regarding Veterans’ behavioral health needs.
• Develop, implement, and document treatment plans for an assigned caseload.
• Follow Medical Center and Section health care policies and procedures.
• Coordinate services with other health care programs.
• Attend Section, Service, and MH&BSS meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to approval.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, in connection with birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
• Potential childcare subsidy for eligible full-time employees and qualifying families.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k), with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.
• Potential Education Debt Reduction Program reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree