Psychology Examiner Trainer

Psychology Examiner Trainer

SUMMARY

The Psychology Examiner Trainer provides support to Loyal Source Government Services (LSGS) owned and sub‑contracted clinic(s) conducting Medical Disability Examinations, commonly referred to as Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams in a remote setting. The trainer trains new psychologist examiners with little or no previous MDE experience by providing direct instruction, coaching, and ongoing support. The trainer must demonstrate the top‑level proficiency, knowledge, and skills necessary to evaluate claimants served by Loyal Healthcare.

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Perform duties in a remote setting with an expectation of occasional travel (10%) to support new and established examiner staff and subcontracted providers in a clinical setting. Train new examiners to conduct quality medical disability examinations and complete disability benefits questionnaires (DBQs) to LSGS and VA standards. Review DBQs for correctness, completeness, quality, clarity, and compliance. Perform C&P exams; complete DBQs; submit DBQs, medical opinions, and diagnostics to maintain clinic production as needed. Serve as a subject‑matter expert (SME) for other examiners on conducting exams and technical aspects of DBQ completion. Advise the Clinic Manager, Medical Director, and leadership on individual examiners’ proficiency and training progress. Provide remedial training via telephonic, video, or in‑person sessions for examiners who are not proficient in maintaining minimum productivity or quality standards. Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) and other support teams to assist examiners with correction and resubmission of rejected DBQs. Assist the Medical Director and leadership with dissemination of process and procedural changes and revisions to clinical guidelines published by the VA. Collaborate with the Medical Director and Examiner Trainer Lead on clinical guidance for complex exams. Serve as a point of escalation to assist in resolution of clinical questions and QA rejection feedback for examiners. Maintain currency of expertise by staying up to date with VA C&P changes and requirements. Collaborate with the Deloitte Quality Leadership Team in continuous improvement to align clinical guidance with VA expectations and ensure examiners perform to the best of their ability. Consult with colleagues on C&P topics, literature findings, differential diagnoses, and other relevant C&P topics. Support clinical examiners with DBQ completion, diagnostic testing, and diagnosing conditions. Participate in clinical meetings, VA Fireside meetings, and other meetings as necessary. Coordinate with leadership on effective policies, exams, and procedures for examiner proficiency and efficiency. Develop, implement, and conduct training for new processes or procedures directly related to the C&P program, DBQs, examinations, and submission procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1‑2 years of clinical experience performing compensation and pension examinations for the Veterans Administration, a VA contractor, or a third‑party subcontractor. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Previous training/teaching experience. Licensed PsyD or PhD (in good standing with licensure board). Demonstrated ability to present training materials.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Prior military experience or demonstrated familiarity with the military community and culture.

KEY COLLABORATORS

Program Directors – Operations and Field Examiner Trainer Lead Medical Director

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION

Psychology Examiner Trainers will work from the home location noted in onboarding paperwork. On travel assignments, trainers are expected to work on site at the Loyal Healthcare clinic or another designated location.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sit for extended periods of time. Lift 25 lbs. Ability to look at a computer screen for an extended period. Pay Rate: $132,500/salary

EEO STATEMENT

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

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DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITION

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Loyal Source