The SSA requires the services of a Psychiatrist to serve as a RPC. This contractor shall serve as a technical advisor to the SSA Regional office, other medical consultants under contract and State Disability Determination Services in the medical aspects of the disability program related to psychiatric and psychological specialties. During the period of the contract, the RPC will coordinate the services of the other Psychiatrist and psychologist medical consultant contractor sub-specialties to ensure consistency in their dealings with the regional office and State Disability Determination Services and Disability Quality Branch on the aspects of case review and policy. The RPC will participate in training of the regional office medical consultants and perform case reviews and quality assurance checks for those consultants. The RPC will use a computer to view and input electronic case information. The RPC will receive caseload assignments and record the results of their reviews and evaluations electronically and use the computer to complete a variety of forms online and to review online medical and SSA policy resources. The contractor must have the necessary computer skills to view and input electronic case information. These services will involve the review of medical evidence in disability claims. No patient contact will be involved. Some travel may be involved. The RPC will assist in identifying psychiatric and medical policy issues and trends and in training disability personnel at the Federal and State level. Contractor will be required to pass a security background check before beginning performance under the contract. Services are to be performed at the SSA Regional Office located at 1301 Young Street, Dallas, Texas. Contract is from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 with provisions for 4, one year contracts. Interested candidates please contact Ann Rogers at 1-888-333-4585 x 725 or email me at arogers@staffpointe.com. Refer to Job# AR803xADR
