Disability Review Psychologist (Remote up to 50%)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting up to 50%

Job summary

The NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance seeks a Disability Review Psychologist to join the disability adjudication team and help grant or deny Social Security disability claims. You will evaluate medical and psychological information, interpret tests, and ensure consistent documentation and determinations across cases.

A doctoral degree in psychology and licensure to practice in New York State are required.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must possess a doctoral degree in Psychology and be licensed and currently registered to practice Psychology in New York State.
• For the NY HELPS program, non-competitive appointment may be used with potential conversion to competitive status.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical and psychological information provided in support of Social Security disability claims.
• Interpret psychiatric and psychological tests and reports to ensure accurate documentation and determinations.
• Provide advice to Division staff in interpretation of medical information and pursuit of needed evidence.
• Advise on determining needs for consultative examinations and alternate approaches to evidence collection.
• Obtain additional documentation via specialist contacts with treatment sources.
• Provide training to staff on evaluation and interpretation of medical reports and data.

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Licensure and current registration to practice psychology in New York State

Job description

The NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance seeks a Disability Review Psychologist to join the disability adjudication team and help grant or deny Social Security disability claims. You will evaluate medical and psychological information, interpret tests, and ensure consistent documentation and determinations across cases.

A doctoral degree in psychology and licensure to practice in New York State are required.