Psychologist
The psychologist performs Medical Disability Examinations (MDE) for veterans when they file disability claims for mental health conditions (e.g., PTSD, Depression, Anxiety) through the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) as part of the Compensation and Pension Program. Comprehensive mental health exams will require a mental health assessment and medical opinions but no treatment.
Pay: Base + Monthly incentive plan = $142,854-$160,854
Key Roles
- Standard outpatient assessments/evaluations
- Psychological / Neuropsychological testing service requests
- Participate in peer consultations, staff meetings, and trainings; be responsible for entering determinations within VA guideline requirements; and perform other duties as required by the reviewer's manager.
- Conduct non-MD clinical reviews of the following type during a typical workday: requests for psychological or neuropsychological testing.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive mental health examinations (MDE) including PTSD, Depression, MST (military sexual trauma), anxiety, eating disorder.
- Perform medical opinion writing as the subject matter expert for mental health claims.
- Maintain patient confidentiality complying with HIPAA and VA rules and procedures.
- C&P mental health examinations are one-time, no treatment examinations.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed doctoral level (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) psychologist.
- License current, unrestricted, and allow for full independent practice (may be asked to obtain additional state licenses).
- 2+ years of post‑licensure experience.
- Computer skills, including facility with Windows OS, Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel.
- Must have a designated secure workspace and access to install secure high-speed internet via cable/DSL at home.
- Must have attended an APA approved school or doctorate program.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience in performing C&P exams is preferred but not necessary; training and ongoing support will be provided.
- Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).
- ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ).
- Experience working in a managed care setting.
- Experience performing Peer Reviews.
- Experience with Commercial, Medicaid and Medicare lines of business.
- Experience with CPT and HCPC codes.