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This is a remote position.LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY EVALUATIONS OPWDD/Medicaid | NYC In-Person | $70/hour JOB OVERVIEWPosition: Licensed Psychologist (1099 Contractor) Specialty: Developmental Disability Evaluations (OPWDD Eligibility) Location: New York City (In-Person) Compensation: $70/hour Schedule: Flexible - Set Your Own Hours Population: All Ages Company: BL3ND TELEPSYCH ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYJoin our mission-driven practice providing comprehensive developmental disability evaluations for underserved individuals in NYC through OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities) and Medicaid managed care surance Plans We Work With: Healthfirst Anthem Fidelis MetroPlus United Health WHAT BL3ND TELEPSYCH PROVIDESWe Handle Everything Except the Clinical Work: All Testing Materials - Complete assessment kits (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, ADOS-2, Vineland-3, etc.) Software Access - Q-global, PARiConnect, and all scoring platforms Patient Referrals - Steady stream of referrals from our Medicaid managed care partnerships Billing Support - We handle all insurance billing, claims, and reimbursement Administrative Support - Scheduling, patient intake, documentation assistance Credentialing Assistance - Help with Medicaid/OPWDD enrollment if needed Your Only Responsibility: Complete the psychological evaluation - administer the cognitive and adaptive tests, interpret results, and write the final report. RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for OPWDD eligibility Administer standardized cognitive assessments (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, Stanford-Binet) Administer adaptive behavior assessments (Vineland-3) Conduct autism diagnostic assessments when indicated (ADOS-2, ADI-R) Interpret test results and integrate clinical observations Write comprehensive evaluation reports that meet OPWDD standards Provide clinical recommendations and referrals as appropriate EVALUATION DETAILSTypical Evaluation Components: Clinical interview with patient/caregiver Cognitive assessment (IQ testing) Adaptive behavior assessment (Vineland-3 interview) Autism screening/evaluation (if indicated) Behavioral observations Review of records Comprehensive written report Conditions Evaluated: Autism Spectrum Disorder Intellectual Disability Other Developmental Disabilities WHY JOIN BL3ND TELEPSYCH?✓ Zero Overhead - No need to purchase expensive testing materials ✓ No Administrative Burden - We handle billing, scheduling, and credentialing ✓ Flexible Schedule - Work as much or as little as you want ✓ Meaningful Work - Help underserved families access critical services ✓ Steady Referrals - Established relationships with major Medicaid managed care plans ✓ Clinical Autonomy - You maintain full clinical decision-making authority ✓ Fast Start - Begin accepting referrals within 2-4 weeks COMPENSATION$70/hour for all clinical time, including: Patient/caregiver interviews Test administration Scoring and interpretation Report writing Consultation calls (if needed) RequirementsQUALIFICATIONSRequired: Active New York State Psychology License (in good standing) Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or School Psychology Experience with cognitive and adaptive behavior assessments Knowledge of developmental disabilities and OPWDD evaluation criteria Strong report-writing skills Preferred: Experience with OPWDD evaluations ADOS-2 certification/training Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages common in NYC) Experience working with Medicaid populations Cultural competence with diverse communities Benefits