PRN Psychometrist

Shepherd Center • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years . The Department of Psychology at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia is pleased to announce that it is recruiting a Psychometrist to join an established and expanding department that has several neuropsychologists, rehabilitation counselors, and psychometrists. Shepherd Center seeks candidates who are compassionate and caring for patients and their families/caregivers. Other characteristics we look for include flexibility, self-motivation and direction, ability to learn and apply knowledge quickly; proficiency in organizing and completing multiple tasks and projects in a timely manner; effective and appropriate communication skills in all interactions; and consistent demonstration of proficiency in area of expertise.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling Psychology or related field preferred. Must have education and training in administration and scoring of neuropsychological and psychological tests.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Experience in testing individuals with neurological disorders and other medical conditions are preferred.
• Must be able to administer a full range of neuropsychological and psychological tests, including fixed battery procedures, intellectual and academic, assessment instruments, and personally assessment inventories and measures.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP)

Responsibilities

• The Psychometrist administers and scores neuropsychological tests with patients at Shepherd Center
• Responsible for administering & scoring neuropsychological and/or psychological tests to in patients with acute brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, as well as outpatients, under the supervision of a neuropsychologist.
• Responsible for demographic & neuropsychological data entry into REDCap database for clinical research purposes.
• Provides behavioral observations of patients & maintains interface with neuropsychologists- Responsible for maintenance of accurate records, confidentiality of test results, and the security of testing materials.
• Assists with training of other psychometrists, fellows, and students as requested by supervisor- Participates in department committees and/or research projects as requested by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees