Licensed Psychologist – 2 Days/Month | Own Office Required | Portsmouth, VA
Listed compensation
$14k-$19k
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Job Description
Licensed Psychologist | Disability Evaluations & Testing
Portsmouth, VA | Part-Time | ~2 Days per Month | Paid Per Evaluation
If you’re a psychologist who finds assessment more rewarding than a full treatment caseload, this one’s for you. The IMA Group is looking for a Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) to complete disability evaluations out of your own Portsmouth office, a few days a month, with none of the therapy or on-call burden.
- Pay Per Unit
- $65–$72 per Mental Status Examination (MSE)
- $55–$65 per psychological test, based on evaluation type
- The Work
- Conduct psychological disability evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults
- Administer, score, and interpret cognitive and psychological testing
- Write objective, well-organized reports that inform benefit determinations
- Set your own pace within a structured, supported process
- What Makes This Appealing
- Easy to fit in: about 2 days a month alongside your current practice
- Steady referrals: consistent evaluation opportunities, so your time is well used
- Pure assessment: no therapy, no medication management, no on-call
- Support behind you: dedicated administrative team handling the back-end details
- Work that matters: your reports help people get access to benefits and services
- Who We’re Looking For
- Active, unrestricted Virginia Psychologist license
- PhD or PsyD in Psychology
- Your own private office in or near Portsmouth, VA (required)
- Comfortable evaluating patients of all ages
- Experience with psychological evaluations and testing
- Strong clinical, documentation, and report-writing skills
Interested? Apply today and bring your expertise to The IMA Group’s Virginia network.
The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies by providing objective medical and psychological disability evaluations. Our Payer Services Division partners with carriers, employers, TPAs, and public entities to deliver independent medical and behavioral health assessments. Our Clinical Research Division conducts Phase II-IV clinical trials through a nationwide network of research sites and virtual capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychological disability evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults using cognitive and psychological testing. Write objective, well-organized reports to assist in benefit determinations.
Requirements
Must hold an active, unrestricted Virginia Psychologist license and possess a PhD or PsyD in Psychology. Candidates are required to have their own private office in or near Portsmouth, VA.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Psychologist – 2 Days/Month | Own Office Required | Portsmouth, VA at IMA Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychology — ranked against 1,756 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Psychologist Career Context
IMA Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 155 active listings.
Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 18% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in psychology | ranked against 1,756 Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychology median $124k (middle half $120k–$127k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in Virginia | 55 active | 1,763 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% remote · 18% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Psychologist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Psychology listings | 579 in the last 30 days | 360 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychology pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| IMA Group | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index155 active listings |
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