Psychiatrist-Independent Veteran Evaluations

Empower Mental Health; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Telehealth options

In-person opportunities

Job summary

Empower Mental Health is seeking a Psychiatrist to perform VA Compensation & Pension evaluations for Veterans. This non-treatment, evaluation-focused role can be conducted in person and/or via telehealth, depending on assignment needs.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position with per-evaluation compensation between $175 and $285, offering flexible scheduling and the ability to contribute to veterans' benefits while maintaining independence.

Qualifications

• MD/DO license is required.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow structured evaluation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured VA evaluations for Veterans per VA guidelines.
• Utilize Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and standardized tools.
• Gather relevant history through focused, objective interviews.
• Provide objective, unbiased reporting.
• Submit reports within required timeframes.
• No diagnosis, therapy, or medication management in this role.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards.

Skills

Report writing

Structured interviews

Documentation

Education

MD/DO license

Tools

DBQs

Assessment tools

Job description

Job Title:Psychiatrist-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 nd 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 Psychiatrist 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 and 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.

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

Non-Treatment Role

No diagnosing for treatment, therapy, or medication managementMaintain 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:

• MD/DO license
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills
• Ability to follow structured evaluation protocols

Compensation & Structure:

• 1099 Independent Contractor Position
• $175-$285 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.

If you're a qualified Psychologist looking for a flexible, structured, and impactful role,