Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
TitleDisability Review Psychologist
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $79849 to $100645 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Transfer: Eligible for a lateral transfer or a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Appropriate titles include:
Licensed Psychologist, SG-25
Licensed Psychologist Spanish Language, SG-25
OR
Eligible List: Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for the Disability Review Psychologist in Binghamton. Candidates who are currently on the eligible list for the Disability Review Psychologist in Binghamton need not submit an application for this posting unless they are applying directly as a result of the transfer qualifications listed above.
OR
Provisional: Eligible candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice Psychology in New York State.
Notes
1. Information regarding New York State licensure may be obtained from the State Board for Psychology by contacting the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Psychology Unit, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234-1000; or by calling (518) 474 3817, Ext. 592; or e-mail at opunit5@mail.nysed.gov.
2. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
3. New York State residence is not required.
Duties Description The Disability Review Psychologist is responsible for the review and evaluation of medical evidence concerning mental impairments to determine its adequacy for making disability decisions for the Social Security Administration’s Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefit programs. Other duties include: providing assistance to resolve conflicts in the medical evidence; obtaining additional documentation or clarifying information by doctor-to-doctor phone contact with previously contacted sources; and authorizing the purchase of Consultative examinations and/or special tests.
Additional Comments Full-time, permanent or provisional appointments will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
Please be advised that all hires or transfers to OTDA’s Division of Disability Determinations must submit to mandatory fingerprinting and an associated FBI background investigation by the Social Security Administration under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12. Not all prior arrests and/or convictions will prohibit appointment. Information is considered on a case-by-case basis.
***Candidates should reference posting #17-071 when submitting your application. *** If submitting electronically, please reference posting #17-071 as part of your subject line.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.
You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.
Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.
In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.