What are the responsibilities and job description for the DDS Psychological Consultant - Temporary position at State of Vermont?
Overview
Are you looking for a new or supplemental part-time psychological career outside of a clinical setting? Vermont Disability Determination Services (VT DDS) has a great opportunity for psychologists who want to expand and extend their expertise by performing administrative medical reviews of disability applications in a collaborative team environment. This position allows you to use your clinical knowledge in a consulting role with no direct patient care responsibilities, and it provides a chance to make a difference and support our mission to make timely, accurate, and fair disability decisions for Vermonters.
Candidates must have a current Vermont doctoral level psychologist license in good standing. Experience in forensic psychology is helpful. Must be adept at navigating through large volumes of medical records and adapting to ever-changing software applications used in the DDS case processing system. Program training and support are provided, and once fully trained, telework is available. For additional information, please contact Kirsten Moore, DDS Professional Relations Officer, by email: Kirsten.Moore@ssa.gov.
About our Division: Disability Determination Services provides the medical eligibility for applicants filing for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Program, the Supplemental Security Income Program, and Medicaid disability. For more details, please visit http://dcf.vermont.gov/dds.
All applicants must submit a curriculum vitae or resume with cover letter.
Salary range: $93.62/hr. to $111.71/hr. New hires are typically made at the minimum of the salary range.
Who May Apply
This position, DDS Psychological Consultant - Temporary (Job Requisition #55446), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kirsten.Moore@ssa.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
Are you looking for a new or supplemental part-time psychological career outside of a clinical setting? Vermont Disability Determination Services (VT DDS) has a great opportunity for psychologists who want to expand and extend their expertise by performing administrative medical reviews of disability applications in a collaborative team environment. This position allows you to use your clinical knowledge in a consulting role with no direct patient care responsibilities, and it provides a chance to make a difference and support our mission to make timely, accurate, and fair disability decisions for Vermonters.
Candidates must have a current Vermont doctoral level psychologist license in good standing. Experience in forensic psychology is helpful. Must be adept at navigating through large volumes of medical records and adapting to ever-changing software applications used in the DDS case processing system. Program training and support are provided, and once fully trained, telework is available. For additional information, please contact Kirsten Moore, DDS Professional Relations Officer, by email: Kirsten.Moore@ssa.gov.
About our Division: Disability Determination Services provides the medical eligibility for applicants filing for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Program, the Supplemental Security Income Program, and Medicaid disability. For more details, please visit http://dcf.vermont.gov/dds.
All applicants must submit a curriculum vitae or resume with cover letter.
Salary range: $93.62/hr. to $111.71/hr. New hires are typically made at the minimum of the salary range.
Who May Apply
This position, DDS Psychological Consultant - Temporary (Job Requisition #55446), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kirsten.Moore@ssa.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
Salary : $94 - $112