Psychologist for Primary Care Mental Health

Veterans Health Administration White City, Oregon $ 89,313 – $ 165,486

Full-time Closes 19 Oct 2026 · 3 days left

White City, Oregon $ 89,313 – $ 165,486 Full-time Closes 19 Oct 2026

What the job is
This job is for a psychologist who works with veterans in a primary care clinic in White City, Oregon. The psychologist helps patients with mental health problems.

What you will do
Diagnose and evaluate emotional and behavioral problems.
Assess suicide risk.
Use brief, evidence‑based therapies that work in primary care.
Create and follow treatment plans for a group of patients.
Teach patients and families about mental health.
Support primary care doctors in caring for patients.
Keep patients with their primary care doctor when it makes sense.
Supervise trainees who provide direct care.
Do administrative work like scheduling, answering calls, writing reports.
Help design and improve the psychology training program.
Work with other health teams to coordinate care.

What you need
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be able to speak and write English.
Have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field (or higher).
Pass a background check and drug test.
Have a physical exam and flu shot.
Be willing to work a 1‑2 year trial period.
Meet the eligibility rules for the Education Debt Reduction Program if you want to use it.

What you will get
Competitive salary between $89,313 and $165,486.
Full benefits: health, vision, dental, life, long‑term care.
Paid time off: 13 days vacation, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays.
Parental leave up to 12 weeks after 12 months of work.
Childcare subsidy up to 25% of costs if you earn less than $144,000.
Retirement with a federal pension and 401(k) plan.
Opportunity to work in a supportive team.
Regular salary increases.
Full‑time schedule Monday to Friday 8:00‑4:30.