PSYCHOLOGIST II(Full-Time)
Recruitment #13-006249-003
Department | MSDE - DORS - Disability Determination Services |
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Date Opened | 2/9/2013 12:30:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | Open/Continuous |
Salary | $56,743.00 - $82,901.00/year with a potential growth to $91,107.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Denise Metzger |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
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Introduction
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Disability Determination Services
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
P.O. Box 6338
Timonium, Maryland 21093
Main Purpose of Job
This is a professional position responsible for interpreting psychological evidence, prescribe psychological evaluation needs and participate as the psychological examiner in the adjudication of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability claims.
POSITION DUTIES
Reviews and interprets psychological evidence to establish the existence, severity, onset, duration and potential for remediation of mental impairments; analyzes the sufficiency of psychological evidence to evaluate disabilities; assesses the severity of impairment and describes the functional limitations imposed; prescribes further development of psychological evidence from treating sources or consultant examiners; prepares a written opinion to include a statement of findings, assessment of severity and description of residual functional capacity; assures integrity of opinion based on psychiatric and psychological evidence in file, makes telephone contact with treating sources to obtain clinical data. Provides consultation and training to disability examiners.
MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists under the licensing requirements for Psychologists.
Experience: Two years of experience rendering psychological services or engaged in psychological research after receipt of the License as a Psychologist.
License: A photocopy of the current registration card must be attached to the application.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to interpret medical evidence to establish severity, onset and duration of medical evidence and records results on federal forms electronically; ability to analyze the sufficiency of psychological and psychiatric data and describes functional limitations according to federal regulations; ability to speak, explain complex medical and programmatic issues as they relate to SSI and SSDI regulations; and provide consultation and training to disability examiners.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
A photocopy of the current registration card must be attached to the application.
BENEFITS
State of Maryland Health Benefits
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must complete the Maryland State Department of Education Application form indicating application for Psychologist II(Full-time) Announcement# 13-006249-003-Timonium, MD. The Application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications and possesses the Essential Requirements for the position. To obtain a Position Announcement and a State Application, please call the Job Line at (410)554-9396. TDD# (410)554-9399, or visit our website at www.maryland publicschools.org or www.dors.state.md.us.
Completed applications and inquiries must be directed to:
Denise Metzger
Division of Rehabilitation Services
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
(Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.)
Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required. This position has been designated as a Special Appointment. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in nonselection or termination of employment.
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