Psychologist – Grand Junction, CO – VA Exams
TL;DR
Overview
This Behavioral Health Examiner assignment in Grand Junction, CO is a contract role dedicated to behavioral health evaluations for U.S. Veterans. Frontera is managing the search.
The role is open to licensed clinical psychologists. You will review service treatment records, complete the standardized Disability Benefits Questionnaires the VA requests, and document findings in a web-based examination platform.
You would work 1 day per week, with dates confirmed ahead of time rather than assigned week to week. The scope is evaluation only — no therapy, no prescribing, and no ongoing caseload.
Position Details
- Location: Within 50 miles of Grand Junction, CO
- Facility type: Outpatient clinic
- Schedule: 1 day per week
- Employment type: Contract
- Work setting: In person, evaluation only
- Patient population: U.S. Veterans undergoing disability evaluations
- Documentation: Web-based examination platform
- Compensation: $675 – $800 per day
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted CO license required
Responsibilities
- Review service treatment records before each evaluation
- Conduct structured behavioral health disability evaluations
- Administer and interpret psychological testing where the examination requires it
- Complete the relevant Disability Benefits Questionnaires
- Provide opinions when requested and supported by the evidence
- Document findings in the web-based examination platform
- Submit completed examinations within required timelines
- Maintain professional, respectful interactions with every Veteran
Qualifications
Required
- Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)
- Board certification
- Active, unrestricted CO license
- Ability to complete independent evaluations and documentation within required timelines
Preferred
- Prior VA or Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination experience
- Previous experience performing behavioral health evaluations
Why Providers Enjoy This Role
- Clinic days scheduled in advance
- Evaluation-only scope with no treatment or prescribing
- No ongoing patient management or follow-up care
- Standardized forms and clear submission deadlines
- Work that applies your training directly to Veterans’ disability claims
What to Expect Working With Frontera
Frontera is a boutique healthcare staffing agency. You will work directly with a recruiter who knows this assignment, provides timely updates, and supports you through credentialing and onboarding.
We communicate what we know, answer questions directly, and follow up consistently. You will know where things stand at every stage.
Application Process
- Submit your application online
- If your background aligns with the opportunity, a recruiter will contact you for an initial screening
- Your profile is presented directly to the facility
- You interview with the hiring team
- Credentialing begins upon mutual agreement
- Your start date is confirmed once credentialing and required clearances are complete
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