Clinical Psychologist - Psychological Testing & Evaluation

Job Description

Job Description

This is a part-time, clinic-based position at our Detroit or Lincoln Park office, open to independent contractors (1099) or part-time employees. The psychologist will perform psychological evaluations and testing and work closely with our psychiatric NPs and primary care team. It’s a good fit for a psychologist who enjoys assessment work and wants a flexible schedule in a collaborative, mission-driven practice.

You’ll perform psychological consultative examinations for DDS disability claims in a clinic setting. The work is focused and structured: you evaluate claimants and document your findings in clear, objective reports that support the state’s disability determinations. Our office staff handles scheduling, intake, and submission of the examination packets, so you can concentrate on the evaluations themselves.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical interviews and mental status examinations for adult and/or pediatric disability claimants
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized psychological testing, such as intellectual, cognitive, and memory assessments, as requested by DDS
• Prepare thorough, timely evaluation reports that meet DDS and Social Security consultative examination standards
• Assess and document functional limitations relevant to work-related abilities
• Maintain accurate records and patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA requirements in our electronic health record
• Communicate with office staff about scheduling, report status, and DDS requests for clarification
• Collaborate with psychiatric NPs and primary care providers on diagnosis and treatment planning

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology
• Current, unrestricted license as a Psychologist in the State of Michigan (LP)
• Proficiency in administering and interpreting standardized psychological and cognitive tests
• Strong report writing skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work reliably on a set part-time clinic schedule

Preferred

• Experience performing Social Security or DDS consultative examinations
• Experience with disability, or independent medical evaluations
• Familiarity with Social Security’s mental disorder listings and functional assessment criteria

Schedule and Compensation

• Part-time, Independent contractor (1099)
• Compensation: Per Evaluation
• • Starting at $95.50 per mental status evaluation (adult or child)
  • Additional pay when DDS orders testing: IQ/psychological testing, Wechsler Memory Scale, WRAT, Bayley Scales
  • Paid per completed evaluation once the report is submitted, on a twice-monthly schedule

VPS of USA provides in-home and facility-based medical care to patients across Michigan, bringing high-quality care directly to people who have difficulty reaching a traditional clinic. Our patients include homebound adults, seniors managing multiple chronic conditions, and residents of assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, people for whom a trip to the doctor’s office can be difficult, costly, or simply not possible.

We employ a multidisciplinary team that includes internal medicine and family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and speech-language pathology.

Company Description

VPS of USA provides in-home and facility-based medical care to patients across Michigan, bringing high-quality care directly to people who have difficulty reaching a traditional clinic. Our patients include homebound adults, seniors managing multiple chronic conditions, and residents of assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, people for whom a trip to the doctor’s office can be difficult, costly, or simply not possible.\r\rWe employ a multidisciplinary team that includes internal medicine and family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and speech-language pathology.