Travel Psychologist, OptumServe - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•La Crosse, WI

105d•Remote

About The Position

As a Travel Psychologist with OptumServe, 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 role requires a minimum of 60%25 travel throughout the United States to clinics; correctional facilities, assisted living, nursing home, and personal residences; and mobile unit locations to conduct C&P exams. On days assigned to your home office, you will complete internal Medical Opinion only requests, telehealth exams, and in-person exams with homebound veterans who reside 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.

Requirements

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)
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 workspaces and environments including mobile clinics, pop-up events, telehealth exams, personal residences, or correctional facilities
Access to high-speed internet and a dedicated work space at home to work remotely when not traveling
Available to travel throughout the U.S. at least 60%25 of the time
Valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to conduct in-person exams within driving distance of your home

Nice To Haves

Active VA C&P Examiner Certification
1+ years of experience conducting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) C&P Mental Health exams through VA or a VA contractor
Experience conducting VA C&P disability evaluations
Military and/or veteran healthcare experience
Experience using electronic health records (EHR) systems
Experience in roles requiring frequent travel
Knowledge of VA quality and timeliness measures
Proven solid clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough Mental Health C&P evaluations and medical opinions in accordance with VA guidelines
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
Other duties as assigned