Veteran Disability Psychologist — MDE Expert

Loyal Source Government Services; Peoria (AZ); Hybrid; USD 137,966 - 149,966; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services seeks a licensed psychologist to perform Medical Disability Examinations (MDE) for veterans filing VBA disability claims under the Compensation and Pension Program. Examinations focus on mental health conditions such as PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety, with no treatment provided.

The psychologist conducts comprehensive mental health assessments, writes medical opinions, and ensures HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology from an APA-approved program.
• Current, unrestricted psychology license for independent practice.
• 2+ years post-licensure experience in a clinical setting.
• Proficient with Windows OS, Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel.
• Ability to work in a secure workspace with compliant data handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health examinations (MDE) for PTSD, Depression, anxiety, and related conditions.
• Write medical opinions as subject-matter expert for mental health claims.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and VA rules.
• Conduct non-treatment C&P examinations and document determinations accurately.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Verbal/written communication

Time management

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology

APA-accredited program

Licensed for independent practice (unrestricted)

Tools

Windows OS

Outlook

Word

Teams

Excel

Job description

Loyal Source Government Services seeks a licensed psychologist to perform Medical Disability Examinations (MDE) for veterans filing VBA disability claims under the Compensation and Pension Program. Examinations focus on mental health conditions such as PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety, with no treatment provided.

The psychologist conducts comprehensive mental health assessments, writes medical opinions, and ensures HIPAA compliance.