Clinical Review Psychologist (Quality Assurance)

Whole Connection is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Licensed Psychologist to join our team in a critical quality assurance capacity. This is not a direct clinical supervision role; rather, the Clinical Review Psychologist will be responsible for the final review and sign-off of clinical psychotherapy documentation. The ideal candidate will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring that all clinical notes, treatment plans, and assessments meet the highest standards of clinical excellence, ethical guidelines, and payer requirements. Your work will be fundamental to maintaining clinical integrity, ensuring compliance, and supporting our therapists in their professional growth.

Clinical Review Psychologist – Quality Assurance at Whole Connection| Boulder, CO | Part-Time W2 | Remote-Friendly

Overview

Whole Connection is seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to join our team in a focused quality assurance capacity. This is not a direct clinical supervision role — it is a documentation review and sign-off position designed for an experienced psychologist who values clinical excellence and wants a well-defined, flexible commitment alongside other professional work.

This role offers $75–$90/hour W2, genuine benefits rare for a part-time clinical position, and no direct caseload or supervision responsibilities.

Why This Role

• $75–$90/hour W2, commensurate with experience
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• PTO and sick time accrual
• Part-time holiday pay
• Estimated 2–8 hours per week — highly flexible
• Fully remote with periodic in-person meetings preferred
• No direct client contact, no caseload, no supervisory liability

The Role

The Clinical Review Psychologist will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for the final review and sign-off of clinical psychotherapy documentation. Your work ensures clinical integrity, payer compliance, and supports our therapists' professional growth through high-quality feedback.

Core Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation — intake assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries — for clinical soundness, clarity, and completeness
• Ensure all documentation aligns with state and federal regulations, APA ethics codes, and requirements for commercial insurance and Health First Colorado (Medicaid)
• Provide timely, constructive written feedback to clinicians, ensuring the golden thread is present throughout each client's record
• Provide final required signature on documentation confirming readiness for auditing and billing
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to identify documentation trends and assist in developing training resources

Required Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited program
• Current, unrestricted Colorado psychologist license
• Minimum 2 years experience in a clinical supervisory, chart review, or quality assurance role
• Deep understanding of DSM-5/ICD-10 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based modalities
• Proven expertise in medical necessity documentation and audit-proof clinical records
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver feedback supportively and professionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Active in-network credentialing with one or more Colorado payers — Medicare Part B, Health First Colorado/Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Cigna, Aetna, or Anthem BCBS — is a significant advantage and will be weighted heavily in our review
• Prior experience navigating commercial or government payer audits
• Familiarity with modern EHR systems