Disability Review Psychologist - Remote SSA Decisions

NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance; Village of Endicott (NY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance is seeking a Disability Review Psychologist to join the disability adjudication team, evaluating medical and psychological information and applying SSA standards to support disability determinations.

Responsibilities include interpreting tests, advising staff, coordinating additional evidence, and training colleagues to ensure thorough documentation and timely processing under NY HELPS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology and NY licensure.
• Ability to evaluate medical and psychological information for SSA claims.
• Experience supporting disability determinations and consultations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical and psychological information for Social Security disability claims.
• Interpret psychiatric/psychological tests to ensure accurate documentation.
• Provide advice to Division staff on medical information and evidence needs.
• Advise on consultative examinations and alternative evidence collection methods.
• Obtain additional documentation through specialist-to-specialist contacts.
• Train staff on evaluation/interpretation of medical reports to improve documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychological interpretation

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Licensed and registered to practice Psychology in NY

Job description

The NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance is seeking a Disability Review Psychologist to join the disability adjudication team, evaluating medical and psychological information and applying SSA standards to support disability determinations.

Responsibilities include interpreting tests, advising staff, coordinating additional evidence, and training colleagues to ensure thorough documentation and timely processing under NY HELPS guidelines.