Psychometrist - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Department:

03454 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pediatrics: Child Development

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F, 8-5

Pay Range

$24.85 - $37.30

The Psychometrist performs a variety of duties involved in clinical patient interviewing and history gathering including the administration and scoring of standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests, under the direct supervision of a doctoral level licensed psychologist. Also incorporates behavioral observations and provides this feedback to the supervising psychologist.
 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field
• 12 hours in Psychology
• One year of experience in psychological or educational testing in a psychological practice or academic setting.
   

Essential Functions:

• Administers and scores various neuropsychological and psychological tests, congruent with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes allowing involvement of a psychological technician. Assists the supervising neuropsychologist/psychologist by administering test and other measures to patients to assess factors such as intellectual functioning, presence and extent of organic involvement, general cognition, personality assessment and psychopathy.
• Schedules time and place for test administrations; keeps neuropsychologist/psychologist/psychologist informed of situations that might delay and/or interfere with testing procedures; scores tests using appropriate reference tables and draft score profiles. Schedules additional appointments as required.
• Observes patients before, during and after testing, records behavioral observations. Reports to neuropsychologist/psychologist/psychologist any information that may affect the validity and significance of test results. Works collaboratively with other staff and reports any patient testing issues to supervising psychologist.
• Documents and records behavioral observations and patient performance during testing.
• Maintains interface with neuropsychologist/psychologist physicians and related medical personnel; meets regularly with clinic staff to maintain smooth and efficient clinic functioning.
• Assists neuropsychologist/psychologist in collecting accurate data for various research projects by administering test batteries to selected subjects at designated intervals.
• Ensures all paperwork is prepared prior to patient visit, compliance with all state and federal laws governing patient medical records and health information privacy.
• Maintains and organizes testing materials and equipment to include ordering testing materials to ensure adequate inventory at all times.
• Other administrative and patient care duties as assigned.
   

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with patients
• Experience and comfort working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, including older adults
• Detail oriented and provides accurate and error-free scoring and data entry
• Proficient with administrative and computer skills primarily Microsoft Office software: Word, Access, Excel and Outlook
• Strong customer service skills
• General knowledge of psychological principles applying to intelligence, aptitude and personality assessment

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• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
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