VA C&P Psychiatrist - Independent Contractor, Per Evaluation

Empower Mental Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 180 - 290; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Telehealth & in-person

Private-pay

Job summary

Empower Mental Health in Memphis, TN seeks a licensed Psychiatrist to perform VA Compensation & Pension evaluations on a 1099 independent contractor basis. This non-treatment role focuses on objective assessments to support disability determinations, with evaluations conducted in person or via telehealth.

You’ll use VA DBQs and standardized tools, deliver clear reports, maintain professional boundaries, and comply with ethical and confidentiality standards, while enjoying flexible scheduling and

Qualifications

• MD/DO licensed psychiatrist with strong report-writing skills.
• Ability to follow standardized evaluation protocols for VA C&P.
• Adherence to confidentiality and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess Veterans according to VA guidelines.
• Use Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and standardized tools.
• Gather history via focused interviews and document findings clearly.
• Prepare timely, objective VA-formatted reports.
• Maintain non-treatment boundaries between evaluation and care.
• Ensure ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards are upheld.

Skills

Report writing

Documentation

Structured evaluations

Education

MD/DO license

Job description

Empower Mental Health in Memphis, TN seeks a licensed Psychiatrist to perform VA Compensation & Pension evaluations on a 1099 independent contractor basis. This non-treatment role focuses on objective assessments to support disability determinations, with evaluations conducted in person or via telehealth.

You’ll use VA DBQs and standardized tools, deliver clear reports, maintain professional boundaries, and comply with ethical and confidentiality standards, while enjoying flexible scheduling and