Staff Psychologist

Overview

The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Staff Psychologist for the Mental Health department. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

VA Careers - Psychologist:

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

This co‑located, collaborative care psychologist position is part of the primary care mental health integration (PCMHI) program, situated within the primary care setting. The psychologist will operate as a member of multidisciplinary primary care teams, providing brief, consultation‑based services to Veterans, primary care providers, and allied Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) members. The role emphasizes general service delivery for a broad spectrum of concerns, aiming to resolve issues within the context of primary care.

Behavioral health visits are designed to be brief (typically 30 minutes), limited in number (1‑6 visits), and conducted within the primary care practice area. This structure ensures that Veterans perceive engagements with the behavioral health provider as a routine aspect of primary care services. The psychologist will work within the fast‑paced environment of primary care teams, consulting with multiple Veterans daily.

The primary goals are to assist PACT members with the identification, treatment, and management of mental health and behavioral medicine conditions within the enrolled population. As well as ensure that appropriate referrals to specialty programs and community resources are made.

The psychologist operates independently as a member of the Fargo VA Medical Staff, holding full clinical privileges, and participates in peer reviews to assess the quality of professional psychology standards within the organization. The psychologist is responsible for their clinical assessment findings, Veteran care decisions, and documentation, ensuring adherence to all documentation procedures, including timely entries and proper Veteran check‑out processes.

They are fully accountable for their practice, which includes recording visit details, measuring intervention outcomes, and meeting productivity standards. The psychologist promotes the highest standards of professional and ethical practice across the interdisciplinary team and actively participates in administrative and informational meetings, including those of the Psychology Service, Mental Health, and Medical Staff, as well as relevant program‑specific meetings.