Psychological Technician

PRAIRIE VIEW INC•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and compassionate Psychological Technician to join our team in Wichita, KS. In this role, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely psychological assessment results in close collaboration with licensed psychologists. Utilizing both strong interpersonal and data management skills, you will administer and score computerized and paper-based psychological test batteries for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. You will work within our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) network, partnering collaboratively with patients, families, internal care teams, and external providers (such as educators).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field of behavioral sciences, or equivalently qualified by work experience, or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to work with a wide variety of individuals with behavioral health needs served by a CCBHC, and ability to react effectively in a wide variety of human service situations.
Good listening, verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills including capacity to convey warmth and friendliness, as well as assertiveness behaviors
Ability to take initiative and use independent judgment to carry out tasks and responsibilities; work independently and as a productive member of a team to develop a therapeutic rapport with diverse individuals
Ability to understand the developmental needs of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
Must be able to observe patient demeanor and non-verbal communication for assessment purposes
Proficient at math, basic keyboarding/word-processing skills/database and spreadsheet management
Sufficient aptitude to demonstrate training capability with software used for test scoring and reasonably provide accuracy in test scoring
Must be able to sit for extended periods at a computer
Must have physical mobility to retrieve materials from file cabinets, move within office to score tests, and carry out the demands of psychological assessment support
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have valid Kansas driver’s license
Must be able to pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation Screen, Central Registry Screen, and DCF (Kansas Dept. for Children & Families, formerly SRS) background check
Completion of required trainings upon hire

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience working directly with behavioral health populations.
Preferred lived experience of navigating mental health system to reduce care barriers (e.g., maintain appointments and complete stages, financial counselor coordination)

Responsibilities

Administer, hand-score, and record results for paper and computerized test batteries following strict standardized procedures.
Create a calming, supportive atmosphere to relieve patient anxiety and build a positive evaluation experience.
Explain testing procedures clearly to patients of all ages.
Assist patients with reading or marking test forms when needed (e.g., due to visual impairments, reading difficulties, or medication effects).
Meticulously observe and record patient behavior, attitude, and notable remarks for the supervising psychologist.
Key test data into clinical software and scan screening materials for computer scoring and profile generation.
Consult and apply test manuals appropriately to ensure flawless scoring and data interpretation.
Double-check all scoring for accuracy and completeness.
Promptly deliver completed, scored testing packets to supervising psychologists to support timely clinical evaluations.
Apply appropriate billing codes for assessment services provided, participating in ongoing training to maintain coding proficiency.
Order testing supplies, computer scoring reports, and test updates as directed by supervision.
Maintain working relationships with testing companies and software providers.
Assist with running clinical reports in collaboration with the Psychological Assessment Lead Clinician, and complete quarterly time and cost estimates.
Study and practice new testing instruments as they are introduced, and periodically review test administration and scoring protocols with your supervisor.