Travel Psychologist - $2,600 per week

Travel Psychologist - $2,600 per week at Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc APP summary:

The Travel Psychologist role involves evaluating disability claims by reviewing medical records and applying SSA disability criteria to determine eligibility. This locum tenens position is hybrid with initial onsite training in Raleigh, NC, followed by mostly remote work. The position requires an active North Carolina Psychology License and focuses on non-clinical assessments to support Disability Determination Services.

Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc APP is seeking a travel Psychologist for a travel job in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

? Psychological Consultant – Locum Tenens

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid – 30 days onsite, then 2 days/month onsite)
Employer: Amergis
Job Type: Locums | 1099 Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $65 per assessment

Position Overview

Join the Amergis for Disability Determination Services (DDS) team as a Psychological Consultant and play a vital role in evaluating disability claims for the Social Security Administration and Medicaid. This is a non-clinical, review-based role with no direct patient care

Key Responsibilities

• Review claimant medical records to assess psychological impairments and functional capacity
• Apply Social Security Administration (SSA) disability criteria to determine eligibility
• Collaborate with DDS Disability Analysts to support claim adjudication
• Provide expert consultation and training to DDS staff
• Work in a secure, electronic case processing environment

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday–Friday, flexible start times between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM
• Initial 30-day onsite training in Raleigh, NC
• Hybrid schedule after training: 2 days/month onsite, remainder remote
• No on-call or callback responsibilities

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Psychology License (required)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Strong analytical and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a team-based, electronic documentation environment

Additional Details

• Patient Volume: ~2 cases per hour
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required
• Interview Process: Phone interview with hiring manager
• Orientation: 30-day onsite training with ongoing support

immediate interview consideration; if interested please call Mia (972)707-6392 and upload updated CV/Resume to your profile

Keywords:

travel psychologist, disability evaluation, psychological assessment, locum tenens, mental health consulting, Social Security Administration, Medicaid disability claims, hybrid work, North Carolina psychology license, non-clinical psychologist