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This contract pertains to the administration of Compensation and Pension examinations as outlined in the Request for Proposal VA-263-07-RP-0159. The document clarifies that the examinations are divided into "Initial Examinations" and "Review Examinations," both defined in the Statement of Work. Psychologists conducting these exams are responsible for dictating reports using templates provided by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), though some flexibility in formatting is allowed. Multiple appointments may be scheduled on the same day to optimize efficiency. Online testing requirements for contractors are supported through resources on the CPEP website, which also provides access to the examination templates and related worksheets. Contractors performing these services must hold a Ph.D. and have completed an approved APA internship within an APA doctoral program; the contract explicitly excludes those license holders who rely solely on grandfathering provisions such as those in Minnesota law. The contract also specifies logistical details, such as how MMPI testing is coordinated—technicians set up the testing and provide results to the provider—while the length and volume of records reviewed will vary case by case. Reporting templates may range in length depending on the depth of information required, and all materials necessary for performance are accessible through designated online resources.

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Administers Compensation and Pension exams by Ph.D. psychologists using VA templates; includes initial and review exams.

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621330 - Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

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PostedSep 19

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Full Description

Notice to Offerors RFP VA-263-07-RP-0159 - Questions & Answers The following answers are provided to questions submitted in regard to the RFP referenced above: 1. Can you define "Initial Examinations" and "Review Examinations"? Answer: "Initial Examinations" and "Review Examinations" are defined in the description of services required for each in the Statement of Work (p. 5). 2. Are the reports dictated into the template provided by the VAMC? If so, who is doing the dictation? Answer: The Psychologist performs the dictation. There are templates provided, although there may be some flexibility regarding how the provider formats the exam. 3. Can the appointments be grouped together? Answer: Yes, more than one appointment can be done in one day. 4. Is there any sample tests or questions in regards the on-line test that Contractors need to take and pass? Answer: More instruction regarding the on-line testing can be accessed on the CPEP website at: http://vaww.cpep.med.va.gov/default.htm. Specifically, the course is available in the "performance support systems" section. 5. What is the VAMC template in length? 3 pages, 10 pages.? Answer: The template may vary in length, but will include space for answers to all for the questions noted in the worksheet. The worksheet is available on the CPEP website under the sub heading "performance support system." The template may also vary in length depending on how much relevant information is provided. 6. Any other collateral data to be a reviewed? i.e., how thick on average are the records? Answer: Records will vary depending on the individual being evaluated. 7. Licensing: Does this include MA's grandfathered under Minnesota law? Answer: Proposed contractors must be P.h.D. and L.P. The individuals must have had an approved APA internship and been in an APA doctoral program. 8. MMPI testing: How is the coordinated? Handled by the doctor of the VA? Answer: A technician sets the provider up to do the testing, and will provide the provider a print out of the results.

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