Travel Psychologist, OptumServe – Remote

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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 traveling within the United States to fixed facility and mobile unit locations to conduct exams. When not traveling, you will complete internal Medical Opinion only requests and occasional telehealth exams as required by applicable contracts.

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.  This position requires a minimum of 50% travel throughout the U.S. 

 

Primary 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

 

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:

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an APA accredited program
• Active, unrestricted Psychologist license from any state
• 1+ years of experience conducting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) C&P Mental Health exams through VA or a VA contractor
• 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
• Proven solid 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, and homebound or incarcerated claimants
• Access to high-speed internet for home office set up and a dedicated work space at home to work remotely when not traveling
• Available to travel at least 50% of the time (bi-weekly) per business needs

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active VA C&P Examiner Certification
• Military and/or veteran healthcare experience
• Experience conducting VA C&P disability evaluations
• 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

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

 

 

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.