Psychometrist II (HOPD Biggs Brain Health)

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Administers and scores neuropsychological and psychological tests under the supervision of a clinical psychologist or clinical neuropsychologist. The role includes administering individual and digital assessments, evaluating and responding to patients during testing, documenting observations, scoring and compiling results, and preparing standard reports. The Psychometrist II may also support research, clinic or laboratory operations, trainee instruction, and consultation with other psychometrists. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of testing experience.
• A master's degree in psychology or a related field may be considered in lieu of 2 years of testing experience.
• Experience in neuropsychological testing, including training and knowledge of measures of intelligence (WAIS-IV), memory, language, sensory-motor, visuospatial skills, and executive functions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with patients.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer a broad spectrum of individual psychological and neuropsychological test batteries and digital assessments under the general supervision of a psychologist or neuropsychologist.
• Evaluate and respond to patient needs during evaluations; manage patient behavior and control the testing environment to ensure accurate results.
• Thoroughly document observations of patient behavior during testing.
• Consult with the supervising psychologist or neuropsychologist about unusual aspects of a patient's condition or behavior that could indicate a need to change the tests ordered.
• Score tests according to normative standards using test manuals and computer scoring programs.
• Record and compile data and test results, and prepare standard reports.
• Obtain patient consent for research participation and/or assist with data entry and other research-related tasks.
• Attend to routine administrative details related to operating a psychological or neuropsychological clinic or laboratory.
• Assist in teaching trainees proper test administration and scoring, recording observations, and responding to patient behavior during testing.
• Participate in consultations with other psychometrists and/or in constructing or setting up psychological instrumentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time