What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Psychologist position at MRG Exams?
MRG Exams: A Legacy of Serving Veterans
Providing Disability Assessments Nationwide to Support Our Nation's Heroes
A Rewarding Career in Medical Assessment: Achieve Work-Life Balance and Make a Difference
Founded in 1998, MRG is a leading provider of Independent Medical Exams for Worker's Compensation, Disability, and the Veterans Administration.
Job Overview:
- We seek a Licensed Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) with experience in assessment roles.
- This position involves performing Independent Medical Assessments rather than traditional patient care.
- The ideal candidate will find it rewarding to serve the Veteran community through medical assessments.
- Successful applicants will enjoy reviewing medical records and completing assessment questionnaires to support Veterans.
Description:
As a Licensed Psychologist, you will conduct medical assessments on United States Veterans as part of the VA's disability benefits process.
Your role will involve reviewing behavioral health records electronically via a secure Web Portal and performing comprehensive assessments in person with each Veteran.
You will also complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) through the Web Portal.
Please note that as a Licensed Psychologist in this position, you do not make disability determinations. The U.S. Veterans Administration makes all disability determinations, using findings recorded in the DBQs.
This role exclusively performs Disability Assessments on Veterans and does not involve treatment or medication prescription.
Average caseload: 4 Veterans per day.
This is an independent contractor position with a regular schedule of 2 days per week (8 am-5 pm).
The position requires in-person interactions with Veterans.
Requirements:
- A Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program/school is required.
- An active and unrestricted Psychology license is mandatory.
- Candidates must meet the credentialing requirements set forth by the VA.
Benefits:
- Malpractice insurance is covered by MRG.
- Health insurance options are available to eligible employees.
