Health Psychologist

Company: Virginia Hospital Center
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 4, 2026

Job Description:

About VHC Health At VHC Health, we are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care through a collaborative and innovative healthcare model. We are launching an integrated behavioral health program within our primary care practices—and we're seeking a Health Psychologist to help lead this important work. Position Summary Shirlington, VA (Hybrid – Onsite Virtual Support to Other Offices) We are seeking a Health Psychologist (PhD or PsyD, licensed in Virginia) with at least three years of post-licensure clinical experience. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in integrated behavioral health, particularly within primary care, ambulatory medicine, or hospital-based settings. This role is embedded within our primary care teams, providing direct consultation, brief behavioral interventions, and collaborative care in partnership with primary care providers. The psychologist will support patients with behavioral, emotional, and lifestyle concerns that impact overall health—such as stress management, chronic disease self-management, sleep, pain, and adherence to medical treatment. The position will be primarily based at our Shirlington office, with additional virtual support to other VHC Health primary care clinics. Key Responsibilities - Serve as an embedded health psychologist within a primary care team. - Deliver brief, evidence-based behavioral interventions (e.g., CBT, ACT, MI, behavioral medicine protocols) for patients with comorbid medical and psychological conditions. - Conduct behavioral health assessments and screenings to inform primary care treatment plans. - Partner with PCPs in real-time consultation regarding behavioral health strategies for patients. - Address health-related behavior change (e.g., smoking cessation, weight management, medication adherence, diabetes management, cardiac rehab support). - Support patients with chronic illness adjustment, stress, sleep disorders, and pain management. - Coordinate care and referrals to higher levels of behavioral health treatment when indicated. - Participate in team huddles, case reviews, and program development initiatives. Required Qualifications - Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. - Active, unrestricted license as a Psychologist in Virginia. - Minimum of 3 years of post-licensure clinical experience. - Strong training in health psychology/behavioral medicine and brief, evidence-based interventions. - Demonstrated experience working in integrated or collaborative care settings. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a team-oriented mindset. Preferred Qualifications - Specialized training or fellowship in health psychology or primary care psychology. - Experience with EHRs and collaborative documentation. - Bilingual or multilingual abilities. - Familiarity with program development and quality improvement in integrated care. Work Environment & Schedule - Full-time, Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week. - No weekends or after-hours required. - Hybrid: Onsite in Shirlington with virtual support to additional VHC Health clinics. - Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with opportunities to shape a growing program. Interested and qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director of Recruitment at anbell@vhchealth.org

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