Staff Psychologist (PCMHI) - EDRP/Relocation/Recruitment Incentive approved

The Staff Psychologist (PCMHI) will provide comprehensive psychological services within the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) program. Responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments, diagnoses, and evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for a diverse patient population in a primary care setting. The psychologist will collaborate closely with primary care providers, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, patient-centered care. Duties involve developing and implementing treatment plans, providing crisis intervention, and conducting brief, focused therapy sessions. The psychologist will also participate in program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary team meetings. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate clinical documentation in accordance with VA policies, supervising psychology trainees as needed, and contributing to the development of clinical protocols. The role requires active engagement in consultation with primary care staff to enhance mental health identification and management. The psychologist will adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards while promoting a collaborative and supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications: Must be a United States citizen. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy. Education: Doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time of completion. The degree specialty must align with the assignment (e.g., clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or combinations). Degrees in school psychology are not eligible. Alternatively, a doctoral degree in any psychology area plus completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited re-specialization program, including an approved internship, with retraining consistent with the assignment. Official transcripts or certificates documenting re-specialization are required. Psychologists employed by VA prior to this standard who completed such re-specialization are considered fully qualified. Additional requirements: Must meet individual eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) per VHA policy, with application submission within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) determined by VHA Education Loan Repayment Services.

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is a healthcare organization providing medical and mental health services to veterans in Central Texas, including a psychology department that offers clinical training and employment opportunities.