The primary job functions of psychologists include the provision of direct psychological patient care, consultation services on difficult or complex cases, education of staff and trainee supervision. The psychologist applies advanced strategies to a full range of patient problems in his/her work setting. The psychologist will address the unique needs of Veterans, many of whom are combat war veterans.
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
