Psychologist (32636)

SUMMARY

The Psychologist is responsible for conducting behavioral health evaluations, biopsychosocial assessments, psychological testing, and related mental health examinations for veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and other designated claimant populations within the clinic setting.

This role performs mental health evaluations, cognitive and psychological assessments, diagnostic review activities, and detailed evaluative reporting in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA), and organizational guidelines. The Psychologist supports clinical quality, claimant care standards, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance through accurate, objective, and timely behavioral health evaluations and documentation.

The Psychologist also serves as a clinical resource by maintaining high ethical standards, protecting claimant confidentiality, and supporting quality improvement initiatives related to behavioral health services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial examinations and behavioral health evaluations of claimants.
• Perform psychological, developmental, and cognitive-deficit assessments, including test administration, scoring, interpretation, and documentation.
• Review medical, behavioral health, and service records to support evaluation processes and clinical documentation.
• Prepare intake summaries, case summaries, and detailed evaluative reports in accordance with organizational, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Utilize clinical assessment findings, behavioral observations, psychological testing results, and professional judgment to formulate objective clinical impressions and opinions when appropriate within examination guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, timely, legible, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with state, federal, and organizational standards.
• Conduct claimant interviews and behavioral observations while demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and sensitivity to claimant rights and experiences.
• Provide education and guidance to claimants and families regarding evaluation processes, behavioral health concerns, and adherence to prescribed therapeutic or medication regimens when appropriate within scope of practice.
• Maintain familiarity with VBA worksheets, DMA guidelines, VHA/VBA examination standards, APA ethical standards, and applicable behavioral health regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization review activities, chart reviews, and operational workflow enhancements.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA, claimant privacy requirements, risk management standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Utilize community resources, public agencies, and organizational support systems appropriately when relevant to claimant needs and examination processes.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to remain current with behavioral health practices, psychological testing standards, and clinical technologies.
• Collaborate effectively with operational leadership, providers, Medical Assistants, and support staff to ensure smooth clinic operations and claimant flow.
• Adjust effectively to fluctuating claimant volumes, operational demands, and scheduling changes while maintaining quality, timeliness, and professionalism.
• Perform additional clinical or operational duties as assigned based on business needs.