Psychologist - Remote

Loyal Source Government Services; Alabama; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a remote Psychologist to perform Medical Disability Examinations for veterans. This role involves comprehensive assessments and writing medical opinions for mental health claims. Candidates must be licensed psychologists with experience in mental health evaluations.

Qualifications

• Licensed doctoral-level psychologist with 2+ years post-licensure experience.
• Graduated from an APA-accredited doctoral program.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health examinations including PTSD and Depression.
• Write medical opinions for mental health claims.

Skills

Psychological Testing

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D.

Tools

Windows OS

Outlook

Word

Teams

Excel

Job description

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Psychologist (Remote)

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. These comprehensive mental health exams include assessments and medical opinions but do not involve treatment.

Key Roles

1. Standard outpatient assessments/evaluations
2. Psychological / Neuropsychological Testing service requests
3. Participate in peer consultations, staff meetings, and trainings; responsible for entering determinations within the Department of Veteran Affairs guidelines; perform other duties as required by the reviewer’s manager
4. Conduct non-MD clinical reviews during a typical workday, including requests for psychological or neuropsychological testing

Responsibilities

1. Perform comprehensive mental health examinations (MDE) including PTSD, Depression, MST, anxiety, eating disorders
2. Write medical opinions as the subject matter expert for mental health claims
3. Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and VA rules
4. Note: C&P mental health examinations are one-time, no-treatment examinations

Required Qualifications

1. Licensed doctoral-level (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) Psychologist
2. Current license allowing full independent practice without restrictions (additional state licenses may be required)
3. At least 2 years of post-licensure experience
4. Proficiency with Windows OS, Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel
5. Secure workspace and high-speed internet access at home
6. Graduated from an APA-accredited doctoral program

Preferred Requirements

1. Experience in performing C&P exams (training provided if not)
2. Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
3. American Society for Psychological and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (ASPEN) Certification (CPQ)
4. Experience in managed care, peer reviews, and billing codes (CPT, HCPCS)
5. Clinical experience with children, adolescents, substance abuse, and evidence-based treatments
6. Advanced computer skills, organizational, and communication skills
7. Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment

Pay: $55/hr

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider focused on government healthcare, technical, engineering, and travel healthcare services. We are a military-friendly employer and partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership.

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Loyal Source is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected categories.