Psychologist - Remote

Loyal Source Government Services; Columbus (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychologist for remote work, focusing on performing Medical Disability Examinations for veterans. This role involves conducting thorough mental health assessments for conditions like PTSD and anxiety, ensuring patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in psychology, relevant licensure, and experience in mental health evaluations. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to providing excellent care to our veterans while enjoying the flexibility of a remote position.

Qualifications

• Licensed doctoral-level psychologist with at least 2 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health examinations for veterans.
• Write medical opinions for mental health claims.

Skills

Psychological Testing

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Proficiency with Windows OS

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology

Graduated from an APA-accredited doctoral program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

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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

• 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 guidelines; perform other duties as assigned by the reviewer’s manager
• Conduct non-MD clinical reviews, including requests for psychological or neuropsychological testing

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health examinations (MDE) for conditions such as PTSD, Depression, MST (Military Sexual Trauma), anxiety, eating disorders
• Write medical opinions as the subject matter expert for mental health claims
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and VA rules
• C&P mental health examinations are one-time, no-treatment assessments

Required Qualifications

• Licensed doctoral-level (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) Psychologist
• Current license permitting full independent practice and unrestricted (additional state licenses may be required)
• At least 2 years of post-licensure experience
• Proficiency with Windows OS, Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel
• Dedicated secure workspace with high-speed internet access at home
• Graduated from an APA-accredited doctoral program

Preferred Requirements

• Experience performing C&P exams (training provided)
• Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
• American Society for Psychology and Psychological Board (CPQ)
• Experience in managed care, peer reviews, and working with commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare lines
• Knowledge of CPT and HCPCS codes
• Experience with higher levels of care, children and adolescents, Substance Use Disorders, Evidence-Based Treatments
• Advanced computer skills, organizational and time management abilities, strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in team environments, adaptable to fast-paced settings

Pay: $61.83 + $4.93 H&W per hour

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source, based in Orlando, provides workforce solutions in government healthcare, technical services, engineering, and travel healthcare. We are committed to diversity and are a military-friendly employer.

Visit our website: www.loyalsource.com