MEDICAL CONSULTANT I (PSYCHIATRIST), DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
About the role
The Medical Consultant (MC) Psychiatrist, in conjunction with Disability Evaluation Analyst (DEA) staff, adjudicates applications for disability benefits under the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and/or Medi-Cal programs. The MC reviews case histories, evaluates and interprets medical reports, and evaluates possible effects of medical or surgical treatment in relationship to program requirements. The MC provides assessments of the applicant’s functional abilities based on program guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Reviews case histories and evaluates medical reports
- Evaluates possible effects of medical or surgical treatment in relation to program requirements
- Provides assessments of the applicant’s functional abilities based on program guidelines
- Participates in decision-making regarding team endeavors related to quality, workflow, and production
Requirements
The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Qualifications
This position requires Federal fingerprint clearance and background check. Criminal record checks of prospective full- or part-time CDSS, Disability Determination Service Division (DDSD) personnel will be conducted. Applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints for Federal processing.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$13,372.00 - $18,342.00 A $14,017.00 - $19,232.00 B $14,425.00 - $19,790.00 C
Schedule
Hybrid