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State of South Carolina · 5 months ago

DD Psychologist Consultant I (Temp. up to 40hrs, $75.76/hr) Columbia, Greenville & Charleston Office

Lexington County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75.76/hr - $75.76/hr

The State of South Carolina is seeking a DD Psychologist Consultant I to join their team, offering a meaningful career with excellent benefits. The role involves making medical severity ratings for the adjudication of Social Security Administration disability claims and providing consultation on mental impairment severity.

Government

No H1B

Responsibilities

You will 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

You will 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

You will provide case consultation on mental impairment severity to disability examiners

You will contact claimant treating sources by telephone to obtain medical evidence

You will provide training and assistance to the Disability Determination Services staff on psychological issues relevant to the adjudication of mental disability claims