Psychologist - Remote

Loyal Source Government Services; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychologist for a remote role focused on performing Medical Disability Examinations for veterans. This position offers a unique opportunity to assess mental health conditions such as PTSD and Depression, contributing to the well-being of those who have served. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral-level psychology degree and experience in psychological assessments. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion, where your expertise will play a vital role in supporting veterans through the Veterans Benefits Administration.

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist with at least 2 years of post-licensure experience.
• Proficiency in conducting psychological assessments and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health examinations for various conditions.
• Write medical opinions for mental health claims as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Neuropsychological Testing

HIPAA Compliance

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Licensed Doctoral-Level Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)

APA-Accredited Doctoral Program

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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This position involves performing Medical Disability Examinations (MDE) for veterans filing disability claims related to mental health conditions such as PTSD, Depression, and 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

• Conduct outpatient assessments and evaluations.
• Manage psychological and neuropsychological testing requests.
• Participate in peer consultations, staff meetings, and training sessions; ensure documentation within VA guidelines; perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform non-MD clinical reviews, including requests for psychological or neuropsychological testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health examinations for conditions such as PTSD, Depression, MST, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders.
• Write medical opinions as a subject matter expert for mental health claims.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and VA policies.
• Note: C&P mental health examinations are one-time, no-treatment assessments.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed doctoral-level Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) with current, unrestricted license.
• 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.
• Graduated from an APA-accredited doctoral program.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with C&P exams (training provided).
• Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).
• Additional credentials such as ASPPB CPQ, experience in managed care, peer reviews, and clinical experience with children, adolescents, or substance abuse.
• Advanced computer skills, organizational abilities, and excellent communication skills.

About Loyal Source: Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider specializing in government healthcare, technical services, engineering, and travel healthcare, committed to diversity and inclusion.