Psychologist (32636)

About the role

The Psychologist is responsible for conducting behavioral health evaluations, biopsychosocial assessments, psychological testing, and related mental health examinations for veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and other designated claimant populations within the clinic setting. This role performs mental health evaluations, cognitive and psychological assessments, diagnostic review activities, and detailed evaluative reporting in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA), and organizational guidelines. The Psychologist supports clinical quality, claimant care standards, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance through accurate, objective, and timely behavioral health evaluations and documentation. The Psychologist also serves as a clinical resource by maintaining high ethical standards, protecting claimant confidentiality, and supporting quality improvement initiatives related to behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial examinations and behavioral health evaluations of claimants.
• Perform psychological, developmental, and cognitive-deficit assessments, including test administration, scoring, interpretation, and documentation.
• Review medical, behavioral health, and service records to support evaluation processes and clinical documentation.
• Prepare intake summaries, case summaries, and detailed evaluative reports in accordance with organizational, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Utilize clinical assessment findings, behavioral observations, psychological testing results, and professional judgment to formulate objective clinical impressions and opinions when appropriate within examination guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, timely, legible, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with state, federal, and organizational standards.
• Conduct claimant interviews and behavioral observations while demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and sensitivity to claimant rights and experiences.
• Provide education and guidance to claimants and families regarding evaluation processes, behavioral health concerns, and adherence to prescribed therapeutic or medication regimens when appropriate within scope of practice.
• Maintain familiarity with VBA worksheets, DMA guidelines, VHA/VBA examination standards, APA ethical standards, and applicable behavioral health regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization review activities, chart reviews, and operational workflow enhancements.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA, claimant privacy requirements, risk management standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Utilize community resources, public agencies, and organizational support systems appropriately when relevant to claimant needs and examination processes.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to remain current with behavioral health practices, psychological testing standards, and clinical technologies.
• Collaborate effectively with operational leadership, providers, Medical Assistants, and support staff to ensure smooth clinic operations and claimant flow.
• Adjust effectively to fluctuating claimant volumes, operational demands, and scheduling changes while maintaining quality, timeliness, and professionalism.
• Perform additional clinical or operational duties as assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

• Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or related behavioral health field from an APA-accredited program.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice psychology in the applicable state.
• Thorough knowledge of state regulations, APA standards, ethics, claimant rights, confidentiality requirements, and behavioral health best practices.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related behavioral health or psychological assessment experience preferred.
• Experience with psychological testing, behavioral health evaluations, and computerized charting systems preferred.
• Experience working in Compensation & Pension (C&P), military health, occupational health, or evaluation-based settings preferred.
• Strong behavioral health assessment, psychological testing, and diagnostic evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong clinical documentation and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration, scoring, and interpretation.
• Strong understanding of APA ethical standards, claimant rights, confidentiality, and behavioral health regulations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, and claimant-centered communication during evaluations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive behavioral health information.
• Proficient in multiple software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet.
• Qualified typist with a minimum of 35 W.P.M.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work activities, and use time efficiently.
• Ability to stay focused and concentrate under normal or heavy distractions.

Language/Communication Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common correspondence, medical records, itemized billing statements, legal contracts, and documents.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively for all required audiences and edit own work for appropriate spelling and grammar.
• Ability to respond appropriately and professionally to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, upper management, and members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one, in small groups, and to clients or vendors.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work at a desk or similar office-type furnishings up to 8 hours a day or longer as required by business needs.
• Ability to operate a computer up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to travel to different floors of the office or other locations.
• Ability to move throughout the office.
• Occasionally lifting and/or carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

• Extended hours are occasionally required beyond the regular eight (8) hour work day.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.