Hybrid – Psychologist

Loyal Source; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source is seeking a psychologist to perform Medical Disability Examinations (MDE) for veterans applying for VA disability benefits, focusing on mental health conditions such as PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. This is a hybrid role with outpatient assessments and mental health opinions without treatment.

The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an APA-accredited program, is licensed, and has 2+ years post-licensure experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) from an APA-accredited program and institution
• Licensed psychologist with current, unrestricted license
• 2+ years post-licensure experience
• Proficient with Windows OS, Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel

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

Skills

2+ years post-licensure experience

Windows OS

Outlook

Word

Teams

Excel

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) from APA-accredited program

Licensed psychologist (unrestricted license)

Tools

Windows OS

Outlook

Word

Teams

Excel

Job description

Psychologist (Hybrid)

SUMMARY

The psychologist performs Medical Disability Examinations (MDE) for veterans when they file disability claims 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 mentalhealth assessment and medical opinions but no treatment. Opportunities to help America’s veterans areavailable within Loyal Source Clinics throughout the western United States.

Pay Rate: $137,924 – $149.924 / year

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 the Department of Veteran Affairs guideline requirements; and perform of 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 must be current, allow for full independent practice, and be unrestricted (you may be asked to obtain additional state licenses to meet growing business needs)
• 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 in home
• Must have graduated with a Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) from an APA-Accredited program and institution.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Experience in performing C&P exams is preferred but not necessary. Training and ongoing supportwill 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
• Clinical experience in higher levels of care (Intensive Outpatient)
• Clinical experience with children and adolescents
• Clinical experience with Substance Abuse diagnoses
• Clinical experience with Evidence-Based Treatment
• Advanced computer skills using Excel and Access Databases
• Solid organizational and time – management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple demands within strict turn – around – time requirements
• Solid written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Work well independently and collaborate with others on a clinical team
• Enjoy a fast paced, changing environment

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a).

These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors.