Clinical Psychologist

Decypher
San Diego, CA

Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of Americas service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States.

Job Summary: The Clinical Psychologist provides brief, consultation-based behavioral health services within an integrated primary care setting, conducting psychological evaluations, diagnoses, and evidence-based interventions in accordance with APA standards and MTF guidelines. This role collaborates closely with Primary Care Managers to support patient care through timely feedback, concise documentation, group services, and participation in multidisciplinary programs such as the Internal Behavioral Health Consultant (IBHC) model.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • Graduate from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or
    • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
  • License:
    • Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands.
  • Experience/Internship/Residency:
    • Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association. A one-year fellowship or residency in health psychology or behavioral medicine or
    • A one-year fellowship or residency in health psychology or behavioral medicine Or possess one year of experience in the last four years in the evaluation and treatment of patients who have pain, psychological factors affecting their physical condition, or difficulty coping with medical problems

U.S. Citizenship is required

Key Responsibilities:

  • Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
  • Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
  • Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
  • Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
  • Assist in rehabilitation of patients.
  • Deliver brief, consultation based services to patients and PCMs using an integrated care model. Services provided are standard and mimic the structure, function, and pace of primary care (i.e., psychotherapy or other specialty care psychological assessments are inappropriate and therefore prohibited). The PCM is ultimately responsible for the patient's health care plan and makes the determination on how the HCW's recommendations might be integrated into the PCM's plan for the patient.
  • Provide timely and succinct feedback to primary care physicians regarding consultations findings and recommendations.
  • Determine the appropriateness of the patient receiving services in the primary care setting and assisting with implementation of treatment plans.
  • Formulate behavioral health interventions appropriate to primary care setting and assisting with implementation of treatment plans.
  • Provide brief follow ups, including relapse prevention education.
  • Develop, teach, and provide oversight for classes that promote education and skill-building to enhance psychological and physical health.
  • See approximately 8-14 patients a day.
  • Provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in patients medical record in no less than 24 hours after the patient is seen.
  • Participate in group medical appointments including Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) and Drop-in Group Medical Appointments (DIGMA) as requested by the PCM.
  • Provide technical direction and clinical insight into relevant projects being conducted at the site of service.

Work Environment & Schedule: Monday to Friday 0600 to 1800

Compensation & Benefits: Up to $179,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)

Posted 2026-01-15

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