Clinical Psychologist - Traveling Position

MRG Exams; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Malpractice insurance provided by MRG

Job summary

MRG Exams is seeking a Licensed Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D) to perform disability assessments for U.S. Veterans as part of VA processes.

The role involves reviewing records electronically, conducting in-person assessments, and completing DBQs through a secure portal. The VA determinations are made separately; this position focuses on assessments only. The role is in-person, nationwide travel is required, and contractors review multiple Veterans per day.

Qualifications

• Must hold a licensed psychologist credential (Ph.D. or Psy.D).
• Active, unrestricted psychology license in the U.S.
• Multiple state licenses preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet auto-insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform Disability Assessments on U.S. Veterans as part of VA disability benefits process.
• Review behavioral health records electronically and conduct comprehensive in-person assessments.
• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) via secure portal; no treatment or prescribing.

Skills

Licensed Psychologist

APA-accredited program

Multistate licensure

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D

APA-accredited program

Job description

MRG Exams

***Seeking male practitioners to comply with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements related to examinee privacy and gender-specific protocols for certain sensitive/intimate examinations.***

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.

ANY USA State provider License for this position - License Portability rules apply

You will be traveling Nationwide

• Training and continued support provided
• NO REQUIREMENT to apply for multi-State Licenses

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 on average.

Licensed Psychologist will be brought on as an Independent Contractor

Travel requirements:

We would need you to commit to at least two weeks of travel each month.

Travel to assigned location Sunday evening, return to home city Saturday morning.

This is an IN-PERSON position.

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.
• Candidates with multiple State licenses preferred
• Must possess a valid, current driver’s license.
• Must maintain automobile liability insurance that meets MRG Exams’ requirements.

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