State Agency Psychological Consultant-Psychiatrist
Company: Texas Health and Human Services
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 20, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Title: State Agency Psychological Consultant-Psychiatrist
Posting Number: 472540 Full Time/Part Time : Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Location: 6101 E OLTORF City: AUSTIN
Contact: AccessHR Service Center Telephone: 888-894-4747 Salary
Range: $11,272.41 - $19,064.58 Salary Group: B33 Shift: Days
(First) Travel: 5% Closing Date: 07/01/2021 Job Description:
A State Agency Psychological Consultant (SAPC) - Psychiatrist is a
licensed physician (medical doctor) in the State of Texas, hired by
and reporting to the Social Security Administration (SSA) state
Disability Determination Services (DDS) Medical Consultant Services
Division. The SAPC is responsible for making accurate and timely
mental and/or physical disability determinations on SSA disability
claims based on SSA disability regulations.
Duties include: Performing highly advanced disability determination
medical case reviews ensuring the Social Security disability case
is fully documented; all significant facts are reflected in the
determination; conflicting evidenced is reconciled; the conclusion
reached is sound and rational; the weight given to the evidence is
explained; the reasoning and thought process followed in evaluating
the evidence are reflected; and the effect of the impairment(s) on
the disability applicant's work capacity is clearly indicated. Work
is performed under limited supervision, with considerable latitude
for the use of initiative and judgment.
DDS employees perform all business functions for the Social
Security Administration (SSA), using the federal SSA network and
equipment. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12
security clearance is required.
Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance
with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Performs a full professional evaluation of the case, including the
assessment of residual functioning capacity and, assess other
specific medical issues, signing assessments and determinations as
appropriate for all claim types/levels as assigned by the DDS.
Assists Disability Specialists, as necessary, in determining
whether proposed development seems likely to provide sufficient
detail about the applicant's impairment to complete the case to the
extent necessary for a disability determination and evaluates the
sufficiency of the evidence and need for further testing.
Establish standards for customer-focused communication and
coordination within areas of responsibility and with all internal
and external associates and customers.
Determines severity, whether the claimant meets or equals a
listing, or for a Title XVI child whether the claimant's impairment
functionality equals the listings.
Acts as a liaison between the DDS and the medical community making
physician to physician contacts to obtain or clarify medical
evidence, as needed.
Participates in training and staff development for new and current
adjudicative staff and serves as a Subject Matter Expert when
called upon to do so.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Skill in applying SSA medical regulations, policies, and procedures
relating to disability adjudication.
Skill in evaluating physical and mental impairments as prescribed
by Social Security.
Skill in reading and analyzing documents, reports, and
correspondence, and relating the information to the requirements
for disability determinations within the framework of the SSA
disability program.
Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, procedures and
diagnostic evaluations and assessments.
Skill in communicating both written and verbally, for
understanding, to both medical professionals and lay-persons.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships and rapport with managers, co-workers, supervisors,
medical community, claimants, the general public and other DDS,
HHS, and SSA partners.
Ability to use Social Security Administration software system or a
comparable system.
Ability to protect and safeguard confidential and sensitive
personal, medical, and vocational information in accordance with
federal and state mandates.
Skill in adapting to program changes and fluctuating workloads.
Ability to manage time, work under pressure, organize job related
responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of the provisions of the Social Security Act.
Knowledge of legal principles as they apply to the SSA disability
program.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Must be licensed as a medical doctor by the State of Texas. Initial
Selection Criteria:
Licensed as a medical doctor in the state of Texas.
Skill in communicating both written and verbally, for
understanding, to both medical professionals and lay-persons.
Ability to use Social Security Administration software system or a
comparable system.
Ability to protect and safeguard confidential and sensitive
personal, medical, and vocational information in accordance with
federal and state mandates.
Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, procedures,
diagnostic evaluations and assessments.
Exhibits a stable work history. Additional Information:
Requisition # 472540
Applicants may not have a history of substantiated fraudulent
activity against HHSC or any programs it administers. Applicants
who have a non-fraud overpayment with an outstanding balance must
agree to repay the overpayment balance as a condition of
employment.
Individuals selected for positions with the 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. The job
offer is contingent upon a full suitability clearance through
SSA.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation
with you on your first day of work. I-9 Form - Click here to
download the I-9 form.
Applicants will be assessed through a panel interview.
Consideration will be given to filling additional vacancies that
occur during this posting period.
This position occasionally requires work during the weekends,
holidays, and before or after normal business hours.
Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary
limits, follow HHS salary administration policy and guidelines and
based on the candidate's qualifications. MOS Code:
Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection
criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this
position may include, but are not limited to:60U, 60W, 210X, 92,
MED10, 44PX. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and
veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position.
For more information, see the Texas State Auditor's Military
Crosswalk on HHSC' Veterans Resources page, State Mandated
Requirements (Excel Spreadsheet link). HHS agencies use E-Verify.
You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of
work. I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form. In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will
provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection
process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need
assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS
Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for
an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview
process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Home
Page - FAQ's - Contact Us: 1-888-894-4747, TTY - 1-866-839-2747,
FAX - 1-866-245-3646 or E-mail
Application Mailing Address - P.O. Box 6629, Round Rock, TX
78683-6629, Attn: Staffing and Recruitment
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