Pediatric Neuropsychology Psychometrist - FT Days

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Neuropsychology Psychometrist will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for child, adolescent, adult, and older adult population of patients. This role requires demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possessing the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. The psychometrist will participate in Performance Improvement studies, make careful, complete, and accurate observations regarding patients' behavior, test taking attitudes, cognitive and/or behavioral strategies with test items, and any other matter which may affect the test results or contribute to understanding of patients' performances. Additionally, they will score tests accurately and in a timely manner, perform data entry and program execution for computer-based scoring, and assist in computer entry of test data for record keeping, quality assurance, program evaluation and research. The role also involves assisting in collecting relevant historical and behavioral data about the patient under the supervision of a licensed staff psychologist, maintaining files of current and archived test results, and protecting the confidentiality of all records. Responsibilities extend to storing, monitoring usage, and requesting orders of test materials, answer sheets, equipment, and assessment software to ensure sufficient supply, and assisting in tracking and management of other therapeutic supplies as assigned. The work environment is a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Behavioral Sciences required.
• Hearing adequate for oral / aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.
• Vision adequate for reading.
• Intelligible speech and normal language/cognitive skills.
• Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
• May lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally 21-50 pounds.
• Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day.
• Job duties may require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
• May have to transfer patients.
• Personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Psychology or Behavioral Sciences and applicable state Licensure at the Psychological Associate Level is preferred.
• Two years of clinical experience in a health care setting is preferred.
• Previous Psychometrist experience a plus.
• Previous peds experience or a background in mental health or psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for child, adolescent, adult, and older adult population of patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
• Participates in Performance Improvement studies.
• Makes careful, complete, and accurate observations regarding patients' behavior, test taking attitudes, cognitive and/or behavioral strategies with test items, and any other matter which may affect the test results or contribute to understanding of patients' performances.
• Scores tests in an accurate and timely manner, including tests that he/she administers or which have been administered by other departmental staff.
• Performs data entry and program execution for computer-based scoring, and assists in computer entry of test data for record keeping, quality assurance, program evaluation and research.
• Assists in collecting relevant historical and behavioral data about the patient under the request and supervision of a licensed staff psychologist.
• Maintains files of current test results and/or archived results in a timely and accurate manner, and protects the confidentiality of all records.
• Stores, monitors usage, and requests orders of test materials, answer sheets equipment, and assessment software so that these materials are kept in sufficient supply, and assists in tracking and management of other therapeutic supplies as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level