Clinical Psychologist

Appone; North Carolina; On-site; USD 172,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Telehealth and in-person opportunities

Job summary

Empower Mental Health is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) to conduct VA Compensation & Pension evaluations. This role focuses on evaluation and documentation, with optional in-person or telehealth delivery. It is a 1099 independent contractor position, paid per evaluation and not a treatment role.

Applicants must have an APA-accredited PhD and an active psychologist license, with strong report-writing and time-management skills to meet VA reporting standards.

Qualifications

• PhD from APA-accredited program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology.
• Active Psychologist license required.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow structured evaluation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured psychological evaluations for Veterans based on VA guidelines.
• Utilize DBQs and standardized assessment tools.
• Document findings clearly and concisely in VA-required formats.
• Provide objective, unbiased assessments within required timeframes.

Skills

Report writing

Structured evaluations

Documentation

Time management

Education

PhD from APA-accredited program (Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology)

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Psychologist – VA Compensation & Pension Evaluations

Job Summary: Join us at Empower Mental Health, a fast-growing private pay company dedicated to nurturing the growth of our employees and providing the highest quality of care to our clients. Our ethos revolves around fostering a supportive and empowering work environment, free from the constraints of insurance reimbursements. We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PHD/PsyD) who is looking for a transformative opportunity and adding additional income to your current job. If you aspire to create a significant impact on our nation's veterans and find a healthy work-life balance, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

You will be conducting VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) evaluations for Veterans. This role involves performing objective, structured psychological assessments to assist the VA in determining disability benefits. This is a non-treatment, non-therapeutic role focused strictly on evaluation and documentation. Evaluations may be conducted in person and/or via telehealth, depending on assignment needs. This is a 1099 independent contractor position, compensated on a per-evaluation basis.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluation & Assessment
  • Conduct structured psychological evaluations for Veterans based on VA guidelines
  • Utilize Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and standardized assessment tools
  • Gather relevant history through focused, objective interviews
  • Objective Reporting
  • Document findings clearly and concisely in VA-required formats
  • Provide factual, unbiased assessments without influencing outcomes
  • Complete and submit reports within required timeframes
• No-Treatment Role
  • No diagnosing for treatment, therapy, or medication management
  • Maintain strict boundaries between evaluation and clinical care
• Professional Standards
  • Adhere to all ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards
  • Maintain professionalism when working with Veteran populations

Qualifications:

• PhD from an APA-accredited program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology
• Active Psychologist license
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills
• Ability to follow structured evaluation protocols

Compensation & Structure: 1099 Independent Contractor Position $125 - $210 per evaluation Flexible scheduling Telehealth and in-person opportunities available

Ideal Candidate: Detail-oriented and efficient Comfortable with structured, fact-based evaluations Able to maintain objectivity and neutrality Strong time management and documentation skills

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to support Veterans through meaningful work while maintaining flexibility and independence. Providers benefit from a streamlined process, ongoing support, and access to consistent evaluation opportunities.

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This position is currently accepting applications.