Impactful Disability Adjudication Psychologist

NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance seeks a Disability Review Psychologist to support disability adjudications under Social Security law. You will evaluate medical and psychological information, interpret tests, and advise staff on evidence needs, contributing to accurate determinations.

The role offers telecommuting up to 50% and requires a doctoral degree in psychology with New York licensure.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology with NY licensure.
• Experience evaluating medical/psychological information for disability claims.
• Ability to interpret psychiatric tests per SSA standards.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical and psychological information for Social Security disability claims.
• Interpret psychiatric tests and reports to ensure accurate documentation.
• Advise staff on interpretation of medical information and additional needed evidence.
• Coordinate with specialists to obtain further documentation when needed.
• Provide training to staff on evaluation and interpretation of medical data.

Skills

Disability adjudication

Clinical psychology licensure NY

Psychological assessment

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance seeks a Disability Review Psychologist to support disability adjudications under Social Security law. You will evaluate medical and psychological information, interpret tests, and advise staff on evidence needs, contributing to accurate determinations.

The role offers telecommuting up to 50% and requires a doctoral degree in psychology with New York licensure.