Psychological Consultant

Missouri Disability Determinations Services (DDS) determines medical eligibility for Missourians filing for Social Security Disability Benefits.

About the role

Missouri DDS is currently seeking to contract Psychological Consultants across the state. Positions are available in any of the 5 offices in Missouri, with the option to work at the office location closest to your residence.

• Jefferson City
• St Louis
• Kansas City
• Cape Girardeau
• Springfield

Responsibilities

• Review relevant medical information in its entirety for the purpose of evaluating disabling conditions
• Review/complete electronic assessment forms
• Provide advisory opinions to the professional staff of DDS to determine medical eligibility for Social Security Disability

Requirements

• Must be proficient with computer operations (e.g., logging on/off computer, keyboarding, typing, use of mouse, etc.)
• Must be a Licensed Psychiatrist (M.D.) or Licensed Psychologist (PsyD) in the state of Missouri

Schedule

• Minimum of 16 hours per week required; up to 40 hours per week
• Flexible schedule and extended hours with ability to work from home (after completion of in-office training)

Benefits

• Contracted position with annual renewable contract
• No practice liability coverage necessary
• No direct contact with claimants/patients

Please contact the office closest to your residence to apply:

• Jefferson City, MO – Cara Falter cara.falter@ssa.gov 800-347-7180 x 77625
• St Louis, MO – Beth Prater – Elizabeth.Prater@ssa.gov 877-878-4644 x 77713
• Kansas City, MO – Kelley Ritz – Kelley.Ritz@ssa.gov 800-584-4303 x 77753
• Cape Girardeau, MO – Paula Niswonger – Paula.Niswonger@ssa.gov 800-392-0415 x 77803
• Springfield, MO – Kayla Stufflebam Kayla.Stufflebam@ssa.gov 800-584-4305 x 77895