Travel Psychologist

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Location:

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States Salary: $91,700 - $163,700/year

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Behavioral Company:
United Health Group Explore opportunities with Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI), part of the Optum family of business. We're dedicated to simplifying the logistics of complex workforce health programs with cost-effective solutions and a seamless distribution process. With offices in La Crosse, Wis., a satellite office in Chicago and remote employees throughout the country, we have a variety of rewarding career opportunities for you.

Elevate your career as you help us create a healthier tomorrow for everyone and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum Serve is committed to spark the transformation that's possible in all of us. We're dedicated to offering truly groundbreaking provider networks to provide our veterans access to timely healthcare they deserve. As a Travel Psychologist, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary Medical Disability Exam Travel Team conducting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations on a mobile unit that provides general medicine, audiology, and behavioral health disability examination services to veterans and active duty military members across the country.

You will assess and diagnose a wide variety of mental health conditions through in-person and occasional telehealth exams.

This is a full-time, W-2 position requiring nationwide travel on an every-other-week basis to clinics, correctional facilities, assisted living communities, nursing homes, private residences, and mobile unit locations to conduct C&P examinations. During non-travel weeks, you will work from your home office, completing Medical Opinion-only requests, conducting telehealth examinations, and performing in-person exams for homebound Veterans residing within driving distance of your home.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough Mental Health C&P evaluations and medical opinions in accordance with VA guidelines1+ years of experience conducting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) C&P Mental Health exams through VA or a VA contractor

Review medical records and provide objective, evidence-based assessments

Complete standardized documentation and submit timely reports

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams when necessary

Act as a resource and communicate with internal entities about the VA contract

Assist the Senior and Deputy Medical Directors as a Subject Matter Expert on Mental Health DBQs and engage operations in issue resolution

Back up the VA Mental Health Lead as needed

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an APA accredited program

Active, unrestricted Psychologist license in any state

Experience identifying and diagnosing the full array of mental health disorders with a solid emphasis in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Demonstrated proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking skills

Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and productivity

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage time effectively

Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to different work spaces and environments including mobile clinics, pop-up events, telehealth exams, personal residences, or correctional facilities

Access to high-speed…