Disability Review Psychologist — Hybrid Telework

NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geographic differential

Job summary

NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is seeking a Disability Review Psychologist for NY HELPS to participate on a disability adjudication team, reviewing medical and psychological evidence for Social Security claims.

The position requires a doctoral degree in psychology and NYS licensure, with potential for telecommuting up to 50% per policy. The post includes a geographic differential and location pay, and offers permanent, full-time employment in Albany/NY locations.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology and current NYS licensure.
• Experience with Social Security disability adjudication is preferred.
• Willingness to work within NY HELPS program guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical and psychological information in Social Security disability claims.
• Provide guidance to staff on interpretation of medical data and guidelines.
• Coordinate with medical sources to obtain necessary documentation.
• Assist in training staff on evaluation methods and documentation standards.

Skills

Disability adjudication

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Licensed and registered to practice Psychology in New York State

Job description

NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is seeking a Disability Review Psychologist for NY HELPS to participate on a disability adjudication team, reviewing medical and psychological evidence for Social Security claims.

The position requires a doctoral degree in psychology and NYS licensure, with potential for telecommuting up to 50% per policy. The post includes a geographic differential and location pay, and offers permanent, full-time employment in Albany/NY locations.