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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

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment & Schedule

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