Travel Psychologist, OptumServe (Remote)

UnitedHealth Group

1 day ago

United Statesfrom $91,700Full TimePsychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Travel Psychologist, OptumServe (Remote) in United States. Opportunities with Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI), part of the Optum family of business. We’re dedicated to simplifying the logistics of complex workforce health programs with cost-effective solutions and a seamless distribution process.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough Mental Health C&P evaluations and medical opinions in accordance with VA guidelines Review.

provide objective, evidence-based assessments Complete standardized documentation and submit timely reports.

Lead as needed Other duties as assigned You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an envi.

provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

person exams with homebound veterans who reside within driving distance of your home. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely

Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Demonstrated organizational and multi

up events, telehealth exams, personal residences, or correctional facilities Access to high

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical psychologyDiagnostic assessmentPost-traumatic stress disorderMedical disability examsTelehealthDocumentationMultidisciplinary collaborationTime managementOrganizational skillsMicrosoft officeElectronic health recordsCommunication skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Psychologist, OptumServe (Remote) at UnitedHealth Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at UnitedHealth Group is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this psychologist position at $92k to $164k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($92k–$164k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical psychology, Diagnostic assessment, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Medical disability exams, Telehealth, Documentation, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Time management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Travel Psychologist will conduct thorough mental health evaluations and medical opinions for veterans in accordance with VA guidelines. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and act as a subject matter expert on mental health disability benefits questionnaires.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Incentive programs, Recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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