Psychometrist
The Psychometrist administers and scores a broad spectrum of psychometric assessments including highly technical individually administered and computer-based neuropsychological and psychological assessment measures under the general supervision of a neuropsychologist. This position will spend approximately 2-3 hours in direct face to face testing time per patient and then an additional 30-60 minutes scoring and providing comparison norms to support the neuropsychologist in interpreting assessment results.
Typical Duties:
- Administers a broad spectrum of tests and assessment protocols under the general supervision of a psychologist or neuropsychologist.
- Evaluates and responds to patient needs during evaluation; manages patient behavior during assessment sessions and controls the testing environment to ensure validity of results.
- Consults with staff or neuropsychologist when necessary regarding unusual patient needs and/or special accommodations during evaluation.
- Scores psychological and neuropsychological measures according to normative standards and clinical protocols using test manuals and/or computer scoring programs.
- Records and compiles a summary of patient assessment results. Provides thorough documentation of observations about patient behavior during testing; assists with quality control.
- Attends to routine administrative details relating to operation of a psychological clinic.
- Assists in teaching trainees proper methods of test administration and scoring, how to record observations, and how to respond to patient needs or behavior management issues during testing sessions.
- Assists with research projects. Participates in consultations with other research assessment specialists and in processing and reporting of research data. Participates in constructing or setting up research-related psychological assessment protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of (1) year of exposure to psychological assessment activities
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in applied psychology or related field
- Spanish language skills preferred.