IME Provider (Psychologist or Neuropsychologist)
About The Position
PAX Health is a leading mental and behavioral health organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Our team of professionals strive to create an environment where mental health is prioritized, stigma is eradicated, and individuals can thrive in their journey towards well-being. We are seeking a licensed Psychologist or Neuropsychologist to conduct Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) in or around Ocean County, New Jersey. This role focuses on objective, non-treatment psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for medico-legal cases, including workers’ compensation, disability, and personal injury matters. The psychologist will review medical records, conduct clinical interviews and testing as appropriate, and prepare clear, well-supported written reports addressing referral questions. This position is ideal for a clinician with strong diagnostic and assessment skills who is interested in the forensic and evaluative side of mental health practice. Evaluations may include: · Interview-Only IMEs Clinical interview and record review without formal testing (e.g., PTSD, concussion, psychological injury). · Standard Psychological IMEs Comprehensive psychological interview with administration of standardized psychological testing as clinically indicated. · Full Neuropsychological IMEs Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations including cognitive, memory, attention, and performance/symptom validity testing.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
- Active and unrestricted New Jersey psychologist license
- Strong clinical diagnostic and assessment skills
- Experience conducting psychological evaluations or forensic assessments preferred
- Experience administering and interpreting performance and symptom validity measures
- Excellent written communication skills for report preparation
- Ability to conduct evaluations in-person in Ocean County, NJ
- Prior IME or forensic evaluation experience preferred
- Spanish-speaking ability (highly preferred)
- Experience with PTSD, concussion, and neuropsychological testing
- Experience working with workers’ compensation, disability, or personal injury cases
Responsibilities
- Conduct Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), including interview-only, standard psychological, and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations
- Review and analyze medical, psychological, and collateral records prior to examinations
- Administer, score, and interpret standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests, including performance and symptom validity measures when appropriate
- Integrate clinical findings with record review to provide objective forensic opinions regarding diagnosis, functional limitations, and symptom validity
- Prepare clear, detailed, and well-supported written reports addressing referral questions
- Maintain impartiality and adhere to professional and ethical standards for independent evaluations
- Complete reports within agreed-upon timeframes
- Provide deposition or court testimony regarding evaluations if requested
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
