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Clinical Psychologist

Backpack Healthcare
Location
Annapolis, MD; Baltimore, MD; Bowie, MD; Columbia, MD; Dundalk, MD; Elkridge, MD; Glen Burnie, MD
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Clinical (Teletherapy)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution
  • Active and unrestricted psychologist license in at least one state where Backpack Health operates
  • Eligibility and willingness to obtain licensure in Georgia, Michigan, Virginia, and Illinois
  • Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations
  • Experience assessing ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other developmental, behavioral, emotional, or cognitive conditions
  • Strong knowledge of standardized psychological testing, diagnostic formulation, report writing, informed consent, test security, and professional ethics
Nice to have
  • Experience working with children, adolescents, and families strongly preferred
  • Previous supervision experience with Psychological Associates, trainees, or assessment professionals preferred
  • Experience with Medicaid, managed care, telehealth, multi-state practice, payer authorization, or psychological testing reimbursement is a plus
What the job really is

As the Lead Clinical Psychologist at Backpack Health, you will be responsible for launching and leading the clinical psychology program, conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adolescents, and establishing clinical standards. You will also supervise staff, develop workflows, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

Benefits
  • Compensation structured as a 60/40 revenue split based on reimbursed claims for eligible psychological evaluations
  • Support with billing and claims
  • Scheduling and administrative support
  • Credentialing assistance
  • Client coordination
  • Recruiting and onboarding support for a Psychological Associate
Things to weigh
  • Compensation is based on a revenue split, which may vary based on performance and reimbursement
  • The role involves building a program from the ground up, which may require significant initiative and adaptability
  • The position requires licensure in multiple states, which may involve additional effort and time
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