Licensed Psychologist
Baltimore, MD - USA
Job Summary
DISCLOSURES
The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to perform the job successfully. Job responsibilities may be modified or expanded over time and the company will inform the contractor of any such changes.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Freedom Health Systems LLC (FHS) is a mission-driven healthcare advisory and management consulting firm that partners with behavioral health and human services organizations to improve access equity and operational excellence. While we do not provide direct healthcare services we support providers through program development accreditation compliance and the implementation of clinical and operational best practices strengthening organizational infrastructure and enabling sustainable service expansion. Our expertise includes revenue cycle management prior authorization virtual front office support medical billing and coding human resources and compliance consulting. FHS is deeply committed to breaking down barriers in behavioral health with a strong focus on serving marginalized and underserved communities and we foster a collaborative forward-thinking environment rooted in innovation integrity and community impact.
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POSITION TITLE: Fee-for-Service Licensed Psychologist
ALTERNATE TITLE(S): Licensed Psychologist Psychology Associate and PhD/PsyD
COMPANY: Freedom Health Systems LLC
DEPARTMENT: N/A
DIVISION: Operations
UNIT: N/A
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Operations Manager 2
ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Freedom Healthcare LLC dba Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center is seeking a Licensed Psychologist PhD or PsyD or a Psychology Associate who already has an approved clinical supervisor to provide psychological testing evaluation test administration scoring interpretation feedback sessions and related outpatient behavioral health services on a fee-for-service basis.
CLASSIFICATION: Fee-for-Service (FFS) with the following classification options available:
- Fee-for-Service W-2
- Fee-for-Service 1099
WORK SCHEDULE: This role offers flexible scheduling based on provider availability client need testing referrals office workflow and agency requirements. The provider may work part-time as needed or on an agreed recurring schedule.
Testing appointments feedback sessions report completion timelines and any therapy caseload expectations will be coordinated with Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center and Enterprise Management Solutions LLC.
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE:
This is a fee-for-service role. Compensation is based on completed documented and approved services. Services may include but are not limited to:
- Psychological testing and evaluation time.
- Test administration and scoring first 30 minutes.
- Test administration and scoring each additional 30 minutes.
- Psychological evaluation and feedback time.
- Report writing when billable or approved under agency compensation policy.
- Therapy sessions if the provider maintains a caseload.
- Other approved clinical services within scope.
Specific rates payment timing documentation requirements and contractor versus employee classification will be determined during the onboarding or agreement process.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- W-2 Fee-for-Service Employees:
Eligible for company-sponsored benefits in accordance with agency policy and plan availability. - 1099 Fee-for-Service Employees:
Not eligible for company-sponsored benefits and are responsible for their own taxes insurance and benefits.
ANTICIPATED TRAVEL: N/A
SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Freedom Healthcare LLC dba Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center is seeking a Licensed Psychologist PhD or PsyD or a Psychology Associate who already has an approved clinical supervisor to provide psychological testing evaluation test administration scoring interpretation feedback sessions and related outpatient behavioral health services on a fee-for-service basis.
The primary focus of this role is psychological testing and evaluation services including the services shown below:
- Psychological testing evaluation and feedback by a physician or other qualified professional including additional testing/evaluation time as clinically appropriate.
- Psychological test administration and scoring by a physician or other qualified professional for the first 30 minutes.
- Test administration and scoring by a physician or other qualified professional for each additional 30 minutes.
The provider may also maintain a small outpatient therapy caseload if needed but the primary purpose of the role is to support psychological assessment diagnostic clarification evaluation scoring written reports and feedback services for clients referred within the outpatient mental health center.
SCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
The provider will be responsible for completing psychological testing and assessment services which may include:
- Conducting clinical interviews and diagnostic assessments.
- Reviewing referral questions and determining appropriate assessment batteries.
- Completing psychological testing for diagnostic clarification treatment planning level-of-care recommendations and clinical documentation support.
- Administering psychological behavioral emotional cognitive developmental and personality assessment tools within the providers scope of practice.
- Scoring interpreting and documenting testing results.
- Preparing comprehensive psychological evaluation reports.
- Providing feedback sessions to clients families guardians referral sources or treatment teams when clinically appropriate and authorized.
- Making clinically appropriate recommendations for therapy medication evaluation school supports community services higher level of care or additional testing.
- Completing addenda updates or supplemental documentation when needed.
- Ensuring all testing scoring evaluation interpretation and feedback services are documented accurately and timely.
Test Administration and Scoring
The provider may perform or oversee:
- Initial psychological test administration and scoring for the first 30 minutes.
- Additional test administration and scoring in 30-minute increments when clinically necessary.
- Use of standardized testing instruments.
- Behavioral observations during testing.
- Validity checks and clinical interpretation of results.
- Coordination with other qualified professionals involved in the evaluation process.
- Clear documentation of time spent on test administration scoring interpretation report writing and feedback.
Clinical Documentation
The provider is responsible for maintaining complete timely and compliant documentation including:
- Intake and assessment notes.
- Psychological evaluation reports.
- Testing protocols and scoring records.
- Diagnostic impressions.
- Treatment recommendations.
- Progress notes when providing therapy.
- Feedback session notes.
- Medical necessity documentation.
- Time-based service documentation where required.
- Any documentation required by Freedom Healthcare LLC Community Wellness OMHC Enterprise Management Solutions LLC payors licensing boards or applicable regulations.
Outpatient Therapy Services If Needed
Although the primary focus is psychological testing the provider may also maintain a therapy caseload if clinically appropriate and mutually agreed upon. Therapy services may include:
- Individual therapy.
- Family therapy.
- Group therapy if applicable.
- Crisis support within outpatient scope.
- Treatment planning.
- Diagnostic assessments.
- Progress notes and clinical updates.
- Coordination with psychiatrists therapists case managers schools primary care providers and other care team members.
Collaboration and Care Coordination
The provider will work collaboratively with the outpatient mental health center team and may be expected to:
- Coordinate with therapists psychiatric providers clinical supervisors administrative staff and leadership.
- Participate in case consultation as needed.
- Communicate clinical findings in a clear and professional manner.
- Assist with determining appropriate referrals and service recommendations.
- Support clients and families in understanding evaluation results.
- Follow agency workflows for scheduling documentation billing support and report submission.
Services the Provider May Perform
The provider may perform services within their professional scope license training and supervision arrangement including but not limited to:
- Psychological testing.
- Psychological evaluation.
- Psychological test administration.
- Psychological test scoring.
- Psychological test interpretation.
- Psychological feedback sessions.
- Diagnostic assessments.
- Clinical interviews.
- Behavioral health assessments.
- Personality assessments.
- Emotional and behavioral functioning assessments.
- Cognitive screening or cognitive testing if qualified.
- Developmental or adaptive functioning assessments if qualified.
- Trauma-related assessments.
- ADHD-related assessments.
- Autism-related screening or assessment if qualified and within scope.
- Mood anxiety behavioral and personality-related evaluations.
- Risk assessments.
- Treatment recommendations.
- Written psychological reports.
- Therapy services if needed and agreed upon.
- Consultation with the treatment team.
- Parent guardian or family feedback sessions.
- Coordination with external providers when authorized.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting using a computer reviewing clinical documentation preparing psychological evaluation reports and completing electronic health record entries.
- Frequent use of standard office and clinical equipment including computers telephones testing materials scoring tools and secure documentation systems.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clients families clinical team members administrative staff and supervisors.
- May require occasional standing walking reaching bending or carrying testing materials files or office supplies.
- Must be able to maintain attention to detail during clinical interviews psychological testing scoring report writing and feedback sessions.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Outpatient mental health center setting with services provided through Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center operated by Freedom Healthcare LLC with staffing placement coordinated through Enterprise Management Solutions LLC.
- Work may include in-person clinical services psychological testing appointments feedback sessions documentation report writing care coordination and administrative communication.
- The provider may work independently on a fee-for-service basis while coordinating with clinical leadership supervisors administrative staff credentialing staff billing staff and other clinical team members.
- Work may involve interaction with clients experiencing mental health symptoms emotional distress behavioral concerns trauma histories family concerns or complex clinical presentations.
- The role requires compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards agency documentation policies licensing board requirements informed consent requirements and professional ethical standards.
- Scheduling may vary based on provider availability client need testing referrals office workflow and agency requirements.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
The ideal provider should demonstrate:
- Strong clinical judgment.
- Excellent assessment and report-writing skills.
- Ability to select appropriate testing instruments based on referral questions.
- Ability to explain clinical findings clearly to clients and families.
- Strong attention to documentation and billing-related details.
- Professional communication skills.
- Ethical decision-making.
- Ability to work independently on a fee-for-service basis.
- Ability to meet deadlines for evaluations and reports.
- Cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed practice.
- Understanding of confidentiality HIPAA informed consent and professional boundaries.
- Ability to work with diverse populations and complex clinical presentations.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION / TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification
For Licensed Psychologist Applicants
Applicants must have:
- Doctoral degree in psychology PhD or PsyD.
- Active and unrestricted license as a psychologist in the applicable state of practice.
- Training and experience in psychological testing evaluation scoring interpretation and report writing.
- Ability to provide services independently within scope of license.
- Knowledge of outpatient mental health documentation standards.
- Ability to complete timely clinically sound and professional evaluation reports.
- Professional liability insurance if working as an independent contractor.
- Ability to meet credentialing and onboarding requirements.
For Psychology Associate Applicants
Applicants must have:
- Active psychology associate status or eligibility to practice as a psychology associate in the applicable state.
- A clinical supervisor already in place and approved as required by the applicable licensing board.
- Documentation of supervision arrangement if required.
- Training and experience in test administration scoring psychological assessment support clinical interviewing and report preparation within supervised scope.
- Ability to work within all supervision licensing and agency requirements.
- Ability to complete documentation and reports according to agency standards and supervisor requirements.
Supervision Requirements
Licensed psychologists must operate within the scope of their independent license.
Psychology associates must already have a clinical supervisor in place and must comply with all supervision requirements established by their licensing board supervisor and applicable agency policy. The agency may request documentation of the supervisory relationship before services begin.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have experience with:
- Outpatient mental health centers.
- Children adolescents adults and families.
- Psychological testing for diagnostic clarification.
- ADHD anxiety depression trauma behavioral concerns mood disorders personality concerns and developmental concerns.
- Writing clear comprehensive and clinically useful psychological evaluation reports.
- Working with Medicaid commercial insurance or behavioral health billing documentation requirements.
- Using electronic health records.
- Coordinating with therapists psychiatrists schools primary care providers and community agencies.
Education
- Doctoral degree in psychology PhD or PsyD.
Licenses/Certifications
- Active and unrestricted license as a psychologist in the applicable state of practice.
- Active psychology associate status or eligibility to practice as a psychology associate in the applicable state.
- A clinical supervisor already in place and approved as required by the applicable licensing board.
- Professional liability insurance if working as an independent contractor.
Required Experience:
Senior IC