Psychologist - Remote

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychologist to conduct remote Medical Disability Examinations for veterans. This role involves performing thorough mental health assessments and providing expert medical opinions on disability claims. Candidates should possess a doctoral-level psychology degree and a valid license for independent practice. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience in mental health evaluations. Join a supportive team making a significant impact on the lives of veterans, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist with at least 2 years of post-licensure experience.
• Proficiency in mental health assessments and psychological testing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Psychological Testing

Mental Health Assessments

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology

Graduated from APA-accredited program

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft 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; ensure determinations comply with VA guidelines; perform other duties as assigned by the reviewer’s manager
4. Conduct non-MD clinical reviews, including requests for psychological or neuropsychological testing

Responsibilities

1. Perform comprehensive mental health examinations (MDE) for conditions such as PTSD, Depression, MST, anxiety, and eating disorders
2. Write medical opinions as a subject matter expert for mental health claims
3. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and VA regulations
4. Note: 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 without restrictions (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 (cable/DSL)
• Graduated from an APA-accredited school or doctoral program

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing C&P exams (training provided)
• Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
• American Society for Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing (ASPPB) Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ)
• Experience in managed care, peer reviews, and billing with CPT/HCPCS codes
• Clinical experience with children, adolescents, substance abuse, and evidence-based treatments
• Advanced skills in Excel and Access databases
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving setting

Pay: $62.29 + $4.93 H&W per hour