Mental Health Reviewing Physician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct psychiatric and mental health evaluations.

• Assess all documentation submitted by Independent Medical Examinations for adequacy, consistency, and reliability.

• Address discrepancies and other concerns between the IME provider and the Mental Health Reviewing Consultant.

• Analyze documentation and provide written recommendations to the Contracting Officer’s Representative or Nurse Consultant via secure electronic transmission within ten business days.

• Assess judgment and ability to safely execute essential duties for employees in roles involving weapon-carrying or public safety.

• Decide if an employee is fit or unfit to safely and effectively perform essential duties.

• Evaluate whether a condition is disqualifying, if recurrence cannot be excluded, and whether recurrence would present a significant risk of substantial harm.

⛳️ Requirements

• A current, active, and unrestricted medical license to practice in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

• Certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

• A minimum of five years of experience showcasing knowledge of forensic law enforcement hiring/screening processes and Office of Personnel Management policies regarding Federal hiring.

• Experience in conducting psychiatric and mental health consultations and providing written recommendations.

• Capability to evaluate IME documentation for adequacy, consistency, and credibility.

• Preferred experience in reviewing FFDE cases concerning psychological and psychiatric conditions in law enforcement.

• Ability to secure and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.

• A favorable background investigation is required.

• Subject to client approval and contract award.

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time schedule with flexible hours, with the option for full-time work.

• Consideration of relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity in final compensation.

• Protections under equal employment opportunity laws.

• Possible utilization of AI to enhance an efficient and consistent hiring process.