Behavioral Health Examiner – Arkansas

Overview

This Behavioral Health Examiner – Arkansas opportunity offers part-time coverage in the eastern Arkansas region. The clinic prefers two days per week, ideally Tuesdays and Thursdays, with standard hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A one-week-per-month block schedule may be considered depending on provider availability.

The role focuses exclusively on VA disability evaluations for Veterans. There is no ongoing therapy panel, no medication management, and no long-term treatment responsibilities. The work is structured, documentation-based, and centered on conducting thorough psychological evaluations and completing required reports.

This position is well suited for a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist who values predictable clinic hours with the option to consolidate scheduling into a monthly block.

Position Details

Location: Eastern Arkansas region
Facility Type: VA disability exam clinic
Schedule: 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays preferred), 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. … one week per month may be considered
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Employment Type: Part-time
Patient Population: U.S. Veterans undergoing disability evaluations

Responsibilities

• Review service treatment records and relevant medical history
• Conduct in-person behavioral health evaluations
• Administer and interpret psychological testing as required
• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
• Provide medical opinions when requested
• Document findings in a secure electronic system
• Submit completed evaluations within required timelines

Qualifications

Required:
• Licensed psychologist (PhD or PsyD) or psychiatrist (MD/DO)
• Active, unrestricted state license required (any U.S. state license accepted under contract guidelines)
• Psychologists must have graduated from an APA-accredited doctoral program
• Psychiatrists must meet board-certification or residency standards per specialty requirements
• Ability to work independently and meet documentation deadlines

Preferred:
• Prior VA or C&P examination experience

What to Expect Working With Frontera

Frontera is a boutique healthcare staffing firm built on clarity and responsiveness.

You will work directly with a recruiter who communicates expectations clearly, supports you through credentialing, and remains available throughout the assignment. We provide consistent updates and straightforward coordination.

Our focus is simple … keep the process organized and transparent so you can focus on delivering thoughtful evaluations.

Application Process

• Submit your application online
• If aligned, a recruiter contacts you for an initial screening
• Your profile is presented directly to the facility
• You interview with the hiring team
• Credentialing begins upon mutual agreement
• Start date is confirmed once cleared

If you are seeking structured behavioral health evaluation work in Arkansas with defined clinic hours and scheduling flexibility, this Behavioral Health Examiner – Arkansas opportunity may be a strong fit.