Psychologist - Remote

Loyal Source Government Services; Nashua (NH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a licensed psychologist to perform remote medical disability examinations for veterans. This role involves conducting thorough mental health assessments, writing expert medical opinions, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality regulations. With a commitment to diversity and support for military initiatives, this innovative firm offers a competitive hourly pay rate and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of those who have served. If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans, this position is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed doctoral-level psychologist with at least 2 years of post-licensure experience.
• Proficient in conducting mental health evaluations and writing medical opinions.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health examinations for various conditions.
• Write expert medical opinions for mental health claims and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Psychological Testing

Mental Health Assessments

Communication Skills

Computer Proficiency

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 are entered within VA guidelines; perform other duties as assigned
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, Eating Disorders
2. Write medical opinions as a 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 assessments

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 post-licensure experience
4. Computer proficiency with Windows OS, Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel
5. Secure home workspace with high-speed internet access
6. Graduated from an APA-accredited doctoral program

Preferred Requirements

1. Experience with 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, CPT/HCPCS coding, higher levels of care, pediatric and substance abuse clinical experience, Evidence-Based Treatments, advanced computer skills, organizational skills, and strong communication skills

Pay: $68.55 + $4.93 H&W per hour

About Loyal Source: Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider serving government healthcare, technical, engineering, and travel healthcare sectors. We are committed to diversity and support military and family employment initiatives.