Psychometrist II, Neurology, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

6d•$23 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for psychological/neuropsychological assessment of patients, timely preparation of results and draft reports, records management, and maintaining all equipment and supplies needed for services. Works closely with and supervised by faculty neuropsychologists and lead psychometrist (if available).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field
3 years clinical experience in related area.
Relevant employment within the past 5 years.
The candidate must have excellent interpersonal and computer skills; ability to communicate effectively and to work with patients of all levels.
Excellent communication skills to impart complex test results to other professionals.
Incumbent must be able to pay meticulous attention to detail for accurate test instrument completion, scoring and data entry.
Candidate must possess interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients and staff.
The incumbent must be able to work comfortably with computer software for testing and reporting, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Active Certification by the Board of Certified Psychometrists.
Previous experience in the psychometrist role.
Previous experience with patients having cognitive and neurological disorders.

Responsibilities

Plan formal neuropsychological assessments and implement intervention strategies for both inpatient and outpatient individuals referred for neuropsychological services.
Administer and score standardized psychological/neuropsychological tests to adults.
Review electronic medical record and other records of referred patients for evaluation.
Interview, record appropriate information, and evaluate all patients for neuropsychological functioning and testing.
Assist the faculty neurologists in clinical examination of patients.
Analyze assessment findings to the degree specified to complete preliminary consultation reports, clinical progress notes, outpatient reports and drafts of scientific reports.
Receive and record consultation requests from services; coordinate with the faculty for examination procedures.
Present clinical findings and impression from in-patient assessments and other specialty procedures to faculty neuropsychologists/neurologists, and/or lead psychometrist.
May provide effort in clinical research and present research results at scientific meetings, seminars and journal clubs.
Inventory and maintain adequate testing supplies, forms, and related materials at practice sites; maintain sites in orderly fashion.
Maintain patient records file system as per established procedures and as required by law.
Coordinate any equipment and material orders with the clinic director and department secretary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.