Clinical Psychologist - Pueblo CO

MRG Exams; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

MRG Exams is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to perform disability assessments for United States Veterans as part of the VA’s benefits process. You will review behavioral health records electronically through a secure Web Portal and conduct in-person assessments for each Veteran.

You will also complete DBQs via the Web Portal. The role does not involve disability determinations, treating patients, or prescribing medication.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program.
• Active and unrestricted psychology license.
• Meets VA credentialing requirements.
• Malpractice insurance covered by MRG.

Responsibilities

• Review behavioral health records via secure Web Portal.
• Perform comprehensive in-person disability assessments for Veterans.
• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) through the portal.
• Assess four Veterans per day; not a treating or prescribing role.

Skills

Licensed Psychologist

PsyD or PhD

APA-accredited program

Active psychology license

VA credentialing

Malpractice coverage

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D.

Job description

Providing Disability Assessments Nationwide To Serve Our Veterans

Help Military Families – Achieve Work-Life Balance – Make a Difference

Founded in 1998, MRG is a provider of Independent Medical Exams for Worker’s Compensation, Disability, and the Veterans Administration. Find out more at MRGExams.com.

Job Overview

• Are you a Licensed Psychologist with a PsyD, or Ph.D. looking to take on an assessment role?
• Are you interested in performing Independent Medical Assessments vs. traditional patient care?
• Would you find it rewarding to serve the Veteran community?
• Would you enjoy being able to review medical records and complete assessment questionnaires to help Veterans?

Description

We are looking for a Licensed Psychologist to perform medical assessments on United States Veterans as part of the VA’s disability benefits process.

In performing Disability Assessments, you will review behavioral health records electronically through a secure Web Portal and perform a comprehensive assessment in person on each Veteran.

You will also complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) through the Web Portal.

The Licensed Psychologist DOES NOT make disability determinations. The U.S. Veterans Administration makes all disability determinations, in part using the findings recorded in the DBQs.

This role ONLY performs Disability Assessments on Veterans. You will NOT treat, and you will NOT prescribe medication in this position.

Licensed Psychologist will review and assess 4 Veterans per day.

Schedule: 2 days/week

This is an IN-PERSON position.

Requirements

MRG Exams is looking for a Licensed Psychologist who:

• Has a Ph.D. or Psy.D and has graduated from an APA Accredited program/school.
• Holds an active & unrestricted Psychology license.
• Meets the credentialing requirements set forth by the VA.
• Malpractice Insurance covered by MRG

Benefits

• Malpractice Insurance covered by MRG
• Health insurance options available.

Location/Region: Pueblo, Colorado