Staff Psychologist — PCMHI/BHL, EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the Chesapeake area seeks a Staff Psychologist to support the PCMHI and Behavioral Health Laboratory initiatives. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, collaborative care, and evidence-based treatment within primary care.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in psychology, be licensed in the United States, and meet VA qualifications. The position offers federal benefits and opportunities for EDRP participation along with career advancement from

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from APA/CPA/PCSAS accredited program.
• Completion of APA/CPA accredited internship training.
• Current license to practice psychology (or eligible for temporary/retrospective licensure).
• Ability to design and implement evidence-based treatments.
• Experience with primary care mental health integration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and collaborative care for mental health presentations.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
• Consult with multidisciplinary teams and train staff in behavioral health strategies.
• Develop programs and monitor outcomes using data-driven quality assurance.
• Maintain timely clinical charting and documentation per policy.

Skills

Professional psychological treatments

Treatment planning

New clinical procedures

Clinical research

Team consultation

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

APA/CPA/PCSAS accreditation

Psychology internship

Board certification (or retraining pathway)

Licensed to practice psychology in US

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the Chesapeake area seeks a Staff Psychologist to support the PCMHI and Behavioral Health Laboratory initiatives. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, collaborative care, and evidence-based treatment within primary care.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in psychology, be licensed in the United States, and meet VA qualifications. The position offers federal benefits and opportunities for EDRP participation along with career advancement from