What are the responsibilities and job description for the DD Psychological Consultant I - Temp. up to 40 hrs/wk, $75.76 (Columbia, Greenville, & Charleston) position at State of South Carolina?
Make medical severity ratings for the purpose of adjudicating Social Security Administration (SSA) disability claims under Title II and Title XVI of the Social Security Act. Review and evaluates medical evidence of records pertaining to mental impairments and makes a determination of severity impairment and residual functional capacity following SSA guidelines and policies. Provide case consultation on mental impairment severity to disability examiners. Contact claimant treating sources by telephone to obtain medical evidence. Provide training and assistance to the Disability Determination Services staff on psychological issues relevant to the adjudication of mental disability claims.
Must complete full training in Social Security policies and procedures administered by Disability Determination Services.
This position can be housed out of the Columbia, Greenville, or Charleston regional office.
Individuals selected for positions with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department's Disability Determination Service (DDS) will go through a complete federal background investigation. A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems.
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
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Must complete full training in Social Security policies and procedures administered by Disability Determination Services.
This position can be housed out of the Columbia, Greenville, or Charleston regional office.
- Doctoral degree in psychology and professional license to practice psychology as issued by the SC Board of Examiners in Psychology.
- $75.76
- Jobs are located in West Columbia, Greenville and N. Charleston, SC
Individuals selected for positions with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department's Disability Determination Service (DDS) will go through a complete federal background investigation. A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems.
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work schedules
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Click here for eligibility requirements
Salary : $76
