Staff Psychologist - PCMHI (EDRP Eligible)

Veterans Health Administration; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Des Moines, IA seeks a Staff Psychologist for Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI). The position offers federal benefits with a comprehensive pay range and opportunities for professional development.

Close date extended to 2026-09-30 and education debt reduction program eligibility is noted. Clinical duties include assessments, evidence-based psychotherapies, documentation, supervision, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript is required if using foreign education.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive psychological assessments and formulates diagnostic impressions using standardized methods.
• Delivers evidence-based psychotherapy for mental health and related concerns within clinical privileges.
• Completes required clinical documentation and charting within system timelines and standards.
• Provides clinical supervision to unlicensed staff and trainees and guides staff in psychological service delivery.
• Offers education to patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment approaches.
• Performs risk assessments for self-harm or harm to others and implements suicide prevention procedures.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Des Moines, IA seeks a Staff Psychologist for Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI). The position offers federal benefits with a comprehensive pay range and opportunities for professional development.

Close date extended to 2026-09-30 and education debt reduction program eligibility is noted. Clinical duties include assessments, evidence-based psychotherapies, documentation, supervision, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.