Psychometrist I - Adult/Geriatrics/Peds

Wellstar • Roswell, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Psychometrist I is an important part of the clinical team at Wellstar. This role involves administering and scoring psychological tests to assist psychologists in conducting evaluations within WellStar Psychological Services practices. As an integral part of the clinical team, the Psychometrist I will also acquire additional information (such as collateral and medical records) to help clarify a patient's diagnostic picture. While clinical interpretation is the responsibility of psychologists, the Psychometrist I is expected to gather and synthesize information into detailed and comprehensive reports. Ensuring accuracy of test administration practices and scoring is imperative, adhering to American Psychological Association and National Association of Psychometrists guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, educational psychology, counseling, or a related field
• Graduate coursework in clinical appraisal/assessment
• Minimum 1 year in a clinical training environment with a medical population
• Experience gained as part of a graduate training program in professional counseling, psychology, etc. is acceptable
• Organizational abilities
• Ability to work within the structure and meet deadlines
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Mathematical and computation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Overall computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Administer cognitive, ability, and other psychological tests as needed to answer questions that prompted the evaluation
• Prepare and conduct biofeedback assessments as needed
• Ensure familiarity, standardized administration procedures, and population norms for all tests administered as part of pre-surgical and/or other psychological evaluations
• Prepare computer-based tests for patient self-administration
• Understand appropriate protocols for establishment of test basals and ceilings for all tests, prior to utilization
• Use computer-based or hand-scoring procedures accurately
• Manage psychological test data
• Review medical and psychological records
• Consult with other medical professionals involved in patient care
• Gather other information critical to the presenting patient and problem from family members, teachers, medical records, etc.
• Document all clinical encounters for inclusion in the medical record
• Participate in the writing of patient background information, behavioral observations, and other sections contained within a psychological evaluation
• Conduct literature reviews to ensure that testing procedures and diagnostics occur according to evidence-based (or if unavailable) empirically supported guidelines
• Participate in the conducting of clinical research via the WellStar Psychological Services practice via the securing of informed consents, conducting literature reviews, etc.
• Meet regularly with supervising psychologists to ensure fluid communication regarding patients presenting to the WellStar Psychological Services practice
• Attends clinical and other meetings as required
• Ensures adequate test supplies are available
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

What This Job Offers

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