Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at Frontera Search Partners, LLC summary :

The Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician role involves conducting independent medical assessments for United States Veterans to aid in their Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits process. The position focuses on reviewing behavioral health records and completing Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs) without making disability determinations. This role requires a licensed Clinical Psychologist with strong analytical and documentation skills, dedicated to serving the veteran community.

Job description

We re excited to let you know about an opportunity to give back to America s heroes and help them receive their well-deserved Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits in Beckley, WV.

The position

• Monday-Wednesday Tele-health; Thursday and Friday in- Clinic
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, to perform medical assessments on United States Veterans as part of the VA's disability benefits process.
• The Licensed Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for reviewing behavioral health records through a secure Web Portal and performing a comprehensive assessment on each veteran.
• The Licensed Clinical Psychologist will also complete a Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQ's) through the Web Portal. DBQ's are condition specific forms created by the VA. Through the DBQ's, the Licensed Clinical Psychologist will document exam findings needed by the VA.
• The Licensed Clinical Psychologist will NOT make disability determinations, the VA makes all disability determinations.
• This is NOT a treating role. This position only provides assessments.
• This position will review and assess 4 Veteran per day on average.

Requirements

Interested in performing Independent Medical Assessments vs. traditional patient care & treatment.

Independent medical assessments = Medical Fact Finding & Investigative role.

Willing to spend at least 50% of their day reviewing medical records and electronic documenting of exam findings.

Proficient at finding key data points within large electronic medical records.

Able to analyze data from the medical records and exam findings to complete the DBQ's and form medical opinions.

Typing skills are essential.

Skilled at time management, able to stay on task and meet requirements.

Completed DBQ's must be submitted within 24 hours after an exam.

Interested in serving Veterans in their community.

Required to do the job :

Must hold a active & unrestricted license within the state exams are performed.

Must be a PhD or PsyD and have graduated from an APA Accredited school .

Responsible for maintaining continuing education per license requirements.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must have your own reliable laptop.

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $600.00 per day

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Education :

Doctorate (Required)

License / Certification :

Clinical Psychologist (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Beckley, WV : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

Keywords :

Mental Health Physician, Clinical Psychologist, Veterans Affairs, Disability Benefit Questionnaire, Medical Assessments, Behavioral Health, Independent Medical Assessments, Mental Health Services, Veterans Benefits, Tele-health