Remote Psychologist - Primary Care - #623

Clinical - Psychologist Taos, New Mexico Alamogordo, New Mexico


Description

Primary Care Solutions (PCS) is one of the largest contract providers of primary care and behavioral health services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  We proudly manage and operate ten Veteran only primary care outpatient clinics across the country. We are responsible for treating America's greatest treasure, our nation's Veterans. Our mission is to provide healthcare of the highest possible quality to America's Veterans.

Come join our mission!

Position ID: 623

Primary Care Solutions provides industry-leading Primary Care services to Veterans. Veteran-led and clinician-managed, we deliver compassionate, expert medical care, establishing personal bonds with our Veterans in our Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. We have consistently achieved high marks from the VA in our Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and we are excited to discover first-rate colleagues to join our group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Psychologist with Primary Care Solutions, you'll have the opportunity to serve our nation's Veterans with the same exceptional level of care our Veterans have shown while serving our country. We are seeking healthcare professionals who are driven and committed to ensuring the health and well-being of our nation's Veterans.

  • Office hours are Mon - Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm.
  • No evenings, holidays, on - call, or weekends!
  • This is a fully remote position supporting Alamogordo and Taos.
  • Training will occur onsite, up to 4 weeks at our Taos location.
  • Strong EMR/EHR experience is a must, preferably CPR/VISTA.
  • Work as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team comprised of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and social workers and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary clinical teams.
  • Have knowledge of behavioral medicine and psychotherapeutic techniques in the assessment and treatment of patients with the goal of assisting patients to partner with the interdisciplinary team is working to diminish, eliminate, or better cope with chronic medical conditions, as well as stabilization of common psychological conditions, especially those which impact the veteran's ability to maintain independence in the home environment.  
  • Use evidenced-based psychotherapies, relaxation techniques, stress management, and/or other discipline appropriate techniques.
  • Demonstrated experience working with adults, especially those with comorbid medical or psychiatric diagnoses, is strongly preferred. 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Active and unrestricted Clinical Psychologist license 
  • Doctorate in Psychology or related field 
  • Minimum of 1-3 years' post-master direct counseling experience with adult patients 
  • Proven mastery of advanced sociological, psychological, and mental health care-related interventions and issues 
  • Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (Must be Renewed Annually)

BENEFITS SUMMARY: 

  • CME Allowance
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance/Disability
  • Colleague Referral Bonus Program

This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.

 
ADDITIONAL DATA:
 
As a Federal Contractor Primary Care Solutions (PCS) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin. PCS takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.