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ABOUT THE JOB
Virtual Clinical Psychologist — VA Disability Evaluation Exams (DBQ)
Remote - U.S.A. / Contract
Virtual Clinical Psychologist — VA Disability Evaluation Exams (DBQ) Remote / Contract / United States
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
HealthTap Practice Group is seeking licensed, doctorate-level clinical psychologists (PhD/PsyD) to conduct VA Medical Disability Evaluation (MDE) telehealth examinations for U.S. military Veterans. This is a high-volume, mission-driven 1099 independent contractor opportunity with the potential to earn $240,000 to $300,000+ per year (full-time equivalent) while working entirely from home.
Through a partnership between HealthTap and Loyal Source Government Services — one of only four companies holding a prime contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for Medical Disability Exams — you will perform focused, forensic-style psychological evaluations via video and complete the associated Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) that the VA uses to adjudicate Veterans' service-connected disability claims. These are evaluation-only encounters — no ongoing treatment, prescriptions, or therapeutic care is involved.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Conduct structured telehealth psychological evaluations of Veterans who have filed service-connected disability claims with the VA. Each visit involves a focused video interview with the Veteran, followed by completion of the corresponding DBQ form on the Loyal Source electronic platform. Typical exam types include:
Mental Disorders DBQ (other than PTSD and Eating Disorders) — approx. 30 minutes
Eating Disorders DBQ — approx. 30 minutes
PTSD DBQ — Initial — approx. 45 minutes
PTSD DBQ — Review — approx. 30 minutes
For each evaluation, you will:
Review the Veteran's available medical records and claim file prior to or during the exam.
Conduct a focused clinical interview via live video to assess the Veteran's current symptomatology, history, and level of occupational and social impairment.
Apply DSM-5 diagnostic criteria to render or confirm diagnoses.
Complete the electronic DBQ form on the Loyal Source MDE4Vets platform, documenting clinical findings, symptoms, behavioral observations, competency determinations, and your examiner certification.
Where applicable, provide a Medical Opinion (MO) addressing whether a condition is service-related, based on your review of the Veteran's records.
You will not provide treatment, prescribe medications, or establish an ongoing patient-provider relationship. These are forensic evaluations conducted at the request of the VA.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
This role is designed to let you focus entirely on clinical work. The operational and administrative infrastructure is handled for you:
Scheduling — Loyal Source's scheduling team coordinates all Veteran appointments based on the availability windows you provide each month. Higher-availability providers are prioritized for scheduling volume.
Credentialing — A dedicated Credentialing Specialist manages your VA credentialing, background screening, and education verification.
Training — All required VA training (VBA TRAIN) is self-paced, online, and takes approximately 10 to 15 hours. You will also receive CME/CEU credits. If you have already completed VBA TRAIN through another vendor (VES, QTC, Optum/LHI), your existing certification transfers.
Technology — All visits are conducted via Loyal Source's video conferencing and EMR platform (MDE4Vets). DBQ forms are completed electronically within the platform.
Quality Assurance — Loyal Source's Q&A Team reviews every submission for completeness before it is sent to the VA, helping ensure your work meets acceptance criteria.
Provider Liaison — You will be assigned a dedicated Provider Liaison who manages your schedule, provides platform support, and assists with any pending DBQs.
Malpractice Coverage — Professional liability insurance for all evaluations completed through HealthTap Practice Group is maintained and paid for by HealthTap.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for experienced, detail-oriented clinical psychologists who meet the following criteria:
Licensed doctorate-level clinical psychologist (PhD or PsyD) with an active, unrestricted license in at least one U.S. state.
Board-certified or board-eligible preferred.
A minimum of two years of post-doctoral clinical experience conducting psychological assessments or diagnostic evaluations.
Proficiency with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for mental health disorders.
Experience with or willingness to learn VA Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) completion and forensic-style evaluation methodology.
Prior experience with VA disability evaluations (C&P exams) through VES, QTC, Optum/LHI, or Loyal Source is a strong plus but not required.
Comfortable conducting clinical interviews and assessments via live video telehealth.
Strong documentation skills — ability to produce clear, thorough, and defensible clinical narratives.
Reliable high-speed internet connection and a private, professional workspace suitable for telehealth.
U.S. citizen or permanent resident (required for VA credentialing).
Willing to complete VBA TRAIN certification (approximately 10–15 hours, self-paced, online) if not already certified.
COMPENSATION
$100 per successfully completed DBQ visit, paid on a per-visit basis. A "successfully completed" visit means the evaluation is conducted, the DBQ is submitted, passes quality review, and the VA remits payment.
Per-visit rate: $100 per completed DBQ visit
Expected visit duration: ~50 minutes of video interaction + documentation/form submission
Payment terms: Paid when paid — typically within net 45 days of DBQ submission to the VA
Full-time equivalent earnings: $240,000 – $300,000+ per year at 40–50 hours of clinical care per week
Training Stipend: One-time payment of $1500 within 30 days of completing Mandatory Training and credentialing.
Malpractice insurance: Provided and paid for by HealthTap Practice Group
Schedule: Flexible — you set your own availability windows monthly (see Availability Commitment below)
The per-visit rate applies to standard Mental Disorders, Eating Disorders, and PTSD Review DBQs. Medical Opinions (MOs) associated with a Veteran's claim may provide additional compensation.
Availability Commitment
Due to the high volume of Veterans awaiting evaluations, candidates who can commit to greater weekly availability will be given strong preference in the selection process. We are prioritizing candidates as follows:
Highest priority — 40 to 60 hours per week → estimated $240,000 – $360,000+ per year
Strong consideration — 20 to 40 hours per week → estimated $120,000 – $240,000 per year
Limited — Less than 15 hours per week → unlikely to be competitively prioritized
Candidates committing to 40 to 60 hours per week will receive first priority for onboarding and scheduling. Candidates in the 20 to 40 hour range are also welcome and will be considered on a competitive basis. Applicants unable to commit to at least 15 hours per week are unlikely to be selected given current program demand.
CONTRACTING STRUCTURE
You will contract directly with HealthTap Medical FL, P.A. as a 1099 independent contractor. HealthTap Practice Group is the professional corporation responsible for clinical oversight, performance standards, and provider compensation. Loyal Source Government Services serves as the operational partner managing scheduling, credentialing, VA training, quality review, and the technology platform (MDE4Vets). This is not an employment relationship with either entity.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY
Serve those who served. Every evaluation you complete directly supports a Veteran's disability claim and their access to the benefits they have earned through military service.
Earn competitively from home. At $100 per visit
Work on your terms. Set your own monthly availability. While higher-commitment candidates are prioritized, you retain flexibility in how you structure your hours week to week.
Zero administrative burden. No billing, no insurance credentialing, no patient acquisition, no EHR costs. Scheduling, technology, training, and quality assurance are all handled for you.
Streamlined, focused clinical work. These are structured forensic evaluations — not open-ended therapy. Each visit follows a defined protocol with clear documentation requirements, making the work efficient and predictable.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested psychologists should apply by submitting their CV and a brief statement of interest. Please include your current state licensure(s) and any prior VA evaluation experience.
ABOUT HEALTHTAP
HealthTap is a nationwide virtual care organization accredited by The Joint Commission. We provide patients with access to high-quality, cost-effective virtual healthcare across all 50 states (www.healthtap.com).
ABOUT LOYAL SOURCE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Loyal Source Government Services is one of only four companies holding a prime contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct Medical Disability Examinations (MDEs) for Veterans. Through their MDE Provider Network, Loyal Source manages the end-to-end operational workflow — from Veteran scheduling and provider credentialing to quality assurance and VA submission — enabling clinical partners like HealthTap to focus on delivering excellent evaluations.
HealthTap Practice Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and contractors and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, with regards to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Requirements
- Credentials: Licensed PhD or PsyD with at least one active, unrestricted U.S. state license.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-doctoral clinical assessment experience; proficiency in DSM-5 is required.
- Specialization: Open to learning or experienced in VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and forensic evaluations.
- Technical: Comfortable with telehealth (video interviews) and must have a private, high-speed workspace.
- Compliance: U.S. citizen/permanent resident; must complete 10–15 hours of self-paced VA training.
- Skills: Exceptional clinical documentation and "defensible" narrative writing.
