Potomac Healthcare Solutions

Physician

• Perform psychiatric and mental health consultations
• Review all documentation provided by Independent Medical Examinations for adequacy, consistency, and credibility
• Communicate discrepancies and other issues between the IME provider and the Mental Health Reviewing Consultant
• Study documentation and submit written recommendations to the Contracting Officer’s Representative or Nurse Consultant via secure electronic transmission within ten business days
• Evaluate judgment and ability to safely perform essential duties for employees in weapon-carrying or public safety positions
• Determine whether an employee is fit or not fit to safely and efficiently perform essential duties
• Address whether the condition is disqualifying, whether recurrence cannot be ruled out, and whether recurrence would pose a significant risk of substantial harm

Mental Health Reviewing Physician

Clinician

• Provide confidential individual behavioral health counseling through secure virtual video and/or telephone appointments
• Deliver brief, goal-focused, solution-oriented therapy
• Conduct clinical screenings, intake assessments, risk assessments, and establish individualized treatment goals
• Use evidence-based interventions, including CBT and, when appropriate, DBT
• Address performance anxiety, academic and athletic stress, anxiety, mild depressive symptoms, adjustment, injury recovery, interpersonal conflict, sleep, motivation, and stress management
• Monitor clinical progress and use outcome/progress measures
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation within 24 hours of each encounter
• Identify needs outside program scope and initiate referrals for crisis services, higher levels of care, substance use, eating disorders, or specialized behavioral health needs
• Follow university and program protocols for safety concerns, mandated reporting, emergencies, and referrals
• Develop transition and discharge plans
• Provide warm handoffs and referrals to Longwood Counseling Services, community providers, or other resources
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and FERPA-related requirements
• Coordinate with university personnel only with appropriate consent and applicable privacy standards
• Develop familiarity with assigned athletic teams’ culture, schedules, and stressors
• Participate in mental health education, seminars, workshops, or masterclasses
• Support utilization tracking and de-identified aggregate program reporting
• Participate in program evaluation and provide feedback on student-athlete needs, referral patterns, and program improvements

Mental Health Reviewing Physician

Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician