Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
4000 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Salary: $131,000.00 - $153,000.00

Grade: 29

Closing Date: September 13, 2023

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable? The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or Click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Medical Records Review Consultant. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, healthy, and meaningful lives.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:
● Comprehensive record review (medical, psychological, school, and other relevant documents) for the purpose of DDD eligibility determinations. Participates in the determination of eligibility for DDD services, administrative hearing preparation, court appearance, and testimony in eligibility disputes to represent the decision of the Division at administrative hearings.
● Develops and implements an effective behavior support process. This includes, but is not limited to education, participation and cooperation with respective program review committees and private oversight, collaboration with DDD Behavioral Health Services, consultation with treatment teams upon request or identified need.
● Liaison with community Psychologists and AHCCCS to ensure evidenced based practices, ensure quality services, ensure cost-effective services.
● Provides oversight, direction and critical evaluation of psychological policies and procedures for DDD and ensure compliance with AHCCCS policies and procedures.

Knowledge in:
● Current evidence-based practice, principles, techniques, and trends in psychology with additional expertise in the area of developmental disabilities.
● Methods of psychological assessment and testing modalities, their indications and interpretation.
● Current APA Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria, Components of a Comprehensive Psychological Examination, and the Psychological Reports.
Skills in:
● Reviewing Psychological Evaluations for content, validity, and relevance.
● Generate conclusions and decisions from comprehensive report review in a timely manner.
● Interpersonal relations and communication.
Ability to:
● Review and interpret psychological assessment and testing modalities.
● Serve as a leader within the organization and with contracted agencies and/or providers.
● Provide effective training to enhance staff knowledge and skill level.

The ideal/preferred candidate will have:
● 2 years post-doctoral clinical experience. Membership in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is desirable. Experience working with the Developmental Disability/Intellectual Disability (DDID) population preferred.

● Required at time of appointment: Candidate must be a licensed psychologist or physician (M.D. or D.O.) in good standing with the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners or Arizona Medical Board.
● Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-2758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
● Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804.
● If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
● Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
● All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment /Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Wendy Browning at 480-273-9918 or wbrowning@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480-273-9918 or wbrowning@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.