Psychologist - (Part-time) - Elko, NV

Psychologist 9.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$600–$750 /day

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Psychologist – Veteran Disability Evaluations (W-2, Part-Time)

  • Location: Elko, NV
  • Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (1 day per week)
  • Compensation: $600–$750 per day
  • Employment Type: W-2
  • Benefits: Benefit options available and to be discussed
  • Additional Benefits: Malpractice coverage provided

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Step away from the demands of traditional clinical practice and enjoy a structured, low-stress environment with guaranteed W-2 compensation, work-life balance, and built-in support.

Join a provider-led organization dedicated to serving our nation’s Veterans while focusing on meaningful evaluations without the responsibilities of ongoing treatment management.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct one-time psychological and behavioral health evaluations for Veterans as part of the disability claims process
  • Perform clinical interviews, mental health assessments, and comprehensive record reviews
  • Assess psychiatric and psychological conditions in support of Veteran disability evaluations
  • Work in a low-volume setting, typically seeing 1–4 Veterans per day
  • Complete documentation electronically through a secure platform
  • Receive fully provided technology, training, and clinical support

What You WON’T Do

  • No ongoing therapy or counseling sessions
  • No treatment planning or long-term patient management
  • No prescribing responsibilities
  • No disability rating calculations or benefits determinations
  • No scheduling responsibilities or walk-in patients
  • No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities

Who We’re Looking For

Whether you are an experienced psychologist seeking a more flexible role or looking to transition into a lower-stress practice setting, this opportunity offers the ability to continue making a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance.

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting our nation’s Veterans. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct one-time psychological and behavioral health evaluations for Veterans as part of the disability claims process. Perform clinical interviews and comprehensive record reviews to assess psychiatric conditions.

Requirements

Seeking a licensed psychologist capable of performing mental health assessments in a low-volume setting. Candidates should be comfortable with electronic documentation and conducting disability evaluations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological EvaluationsBehavioral Health AssessmentsClinical InterviewingMental Health AssessmentRecord Review

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist - (Part-time) - Elko, NV at Commonwealth Medical Services a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychology — ranked against 1,699 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 38% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.1 / 10 · top 5% in psychologyranked against 1,699 Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingNevada index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in Nevada7 active1,711 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 38% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Psychology pay trend−1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,699 Psychology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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<$150k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Psychology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,699 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Commonwealth Medical Services

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice coverage provided
Benefit options available
Technology and training provided
Clinical support provided

Living in Elko

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,788/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.