Disability Evaluation Psychologist (Remote)

NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting up to 50%

Job summary

The Disability Review Psychologist position at NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance involves joining a disability adjudication team to evaluate medical and psychological information for Social Security disability determinations. Responsibilities include interpreting tests, advising staff, and ensuring compliant documentation.

The role requires a doctoral degree in psychology and active NY state licensure, with potential for telecommuting up to 50% under NY HELPS guidelines and a

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology and current NY license.
• Must be licensed and registered to practice psychology in NY State.
• Eligibility for NY HELPS program with non-competitive appointment may apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical and psychological information for SSA disability claims.
• Interpret psychiatric/psychological tests per SSA standards for documentation and determinations.
• Provide guidance to Disability Determinations staff on medical/psychological information.

Skills

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Licensed psychologist (NY)

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

The Disability Review Psychologist position at NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance involves joining a disability adjudication team to evaluate medical and psychological information for Social Security disability determinations. Responsibilities include interpreting tests, advising staff, and ensuring compliant documentation.

The role requires a doctoral degree in psychology and active NY state licensure, with potential for telecommuting up to 50% under NY HELPS guidelines and a