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Job description
Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) or Psychiatrist
Compensation & Pension (C&P) Behavioral Health Exams
Location: North Charleston, SC
Schedule: Monday Friday Full-Time Face-to-Face
Contract Length: 12 Months (Extension Available)
Compensation:Excellent Hourly Rate 1099 Contract
She Recruits is partnering with a federal contractor to identify a Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) or Psychiatrist to conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) behavioral health exams for our nation s Veterans in Augusta, Georgia.
This is a structured, evaluation-only role supporting the Veterans Benefits Administration. If you are seeking meaningful, mission-driven work without ongoing therapy panels, medication management, or call, this opportunity offers a focused clinical model with predictable weekday hours.
About the Role
In this position, you will perform comprehensive, one-time behavioral health evaluations to assist the VA in determining disability claims.
You will not:
Assign disability ratings
Develop treatment plans
Prescribe medications
Provide ongoing psychotherapy
Your role is to objectively assess and document findings. Final disability determinations are made by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Clinical Scope
Behavioral health exams are scheduled for 90+ minutes to allow for comprehensive evaluation of conditions such as:
PTSD
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Eating disorders
You will:
Review Veterans medical and mental health history prior to the appointment
Conduct structured, face-to-face evaluations
Complete electronic Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
Submit documentation within 48 hours
Documentation is completed through a guided web-based Provider Portal. Dedicated administrative time is built into the schedule for dictation and documentation to preserve interview flow and clinical integrity.
All documentation is reviewed for compliance and clarity before submission to the VA.
Structure & Environment
Full-time, Monday Friday schedule
Face-to-face evaluations at a dedicated facility
High Veteran population and consistent volume
Structured exam templates
Administrative support and compliance review
Qualifications
PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited doctoral program
OR
MD/DO Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active, unrestricted South Carolina license
Ability to work independently
Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
Basic computer proficiency
VA or C&P experience preferred but not required. Module training is provided.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Focused behavioral health evaluations only
No therapy panels or medication management
Predictable weekday schedule
Dedicated documentation time
Competitive top-tier hourly compensation
Meaningful work serving Veterans
Worksite address
north charleston, SC, 29405, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.