Psychologist

Ascend Healthcare

Remote
Base: $120,000-$150,000; bonus/equity: eligible fo...
Remote
Psychiatric medication management
Substance use disorder treatment
Counseling services
Ascend Healthcare is committed to providing fully integrated, quality psychiatric and behavioral health services in a compassionate, convenient, and affordable manner

Job Summary

  • Ascend Healthcare is committed to providing fully integrated, quality psychiatric and behavioral health services in a compassionate, convenient, and affordable manner.
  • The Psychologist will be responsible for performing Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) assessments, conducting one-time, evidence-based mental health examinations for U.S. Veterans to support Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims.
  • This role is focused purely on assessment, distinguishing it from clinical treatment roles by providing impartial, expert evaluations for compensation and pension purposes.

Matching Summary

Ascend Healthcare is committed to providing fully integrated, quality psychiatric and behavioral health services in a compassionate, convenient, and affordable manner.

Salary

Base: $120,000-$150,000; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for pt encounter bonuses; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Psychiatric medication management
  • Substance use disorder treatment
  • Counseling services
  • Peer support
  • Care coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate care delivery
  • Patient-first mindset
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Professional development training

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral-level (PhD or PsyD) psychologist
  • Active, unrestricted license
  • Experience with Veterans preferred
  • DSM-5 criteria expertise
  • Ability to assess functional impairment

Work Rights

Not specified

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