Behavioral Health Disability Exam Reviewer PhD / PsyD - La Crosse, WI or Telecommute
Position Description For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond counseling services and verified referrals to behavioral health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)
At Optum, the mission is clear: Help people live heathier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone
LHI is one of 4 businesses under OptumServe. OptumServe provides health care services and proven expertise to help federal government agencies modernize the U.S. health system and improve the health and well-being of Americans.
By joining OptumServe you are part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group a leader across most major segments in the U.S. health care system.
LHI was founded in 1999 and acquired by Optum in 2011, LHI specializes in creating and managing health care programs through on-location services, patient-specific in-clinic appointments, telehealth assessments, or any combination based on customer need. LHI's customizable solutions serve the diverse needs of commercial customers, as well as federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as a medical professional to evaluate and provide a clear, comprehensive and concise review of Mental Health Examinations for the Veteran Services program. Act as a resource and communicate with internal entities inregards to the Veterans Service contracts involving mental health exams
- Review Mental Health Examinations for the VA programs
- Act as a resource and communicate with internal entities in regards to the VA contract
- Assist Medical Director as a Subject Matter Expert on DBQs and engage operations in issue resolution
- Other duties as assigned
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited program with Ph.D./PsyD in Clinical Psychology or M.D./D.O. in Psychiatry with Mental Health background
- 5 years Behavioral Health experience
- Experience with Department of Veterans Affairs; previous military experience, military and/or veteran healthcare experience and knowledge of VA Compensation and Pension Examination process
- Board Certified, if applicable
- Active medical license from any state
- Experience with identification and diagnosis of mood and anxiety disorder with a strong emphasis in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Experience with VA disability evaluations and ability to apply knowledge to VA process
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy as well as the ability to demonstrate organizational skills and multi-tasking
- Must be able to prioritize tasks and work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
- Work onsite with Medical teams, but remote opportunities would be considered.
- National Career Readiness Certificate
Careers with LHI. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in cost-effective health care management. And when you join our team, you'll be a partner in impacting the lives of our customers, and employees. We've joined OptumHealth, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the health system work better for everyone. We're located on the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wis., with a satellite office in Chicago and remote employees throughout the United States. We're supported by a national network of more than 25,000 medical and dental providers. Simply put, together we work toward a healthier tomorrow for everyone. Our team members are selected for their dedication and mission-driven focus. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.