Psychometrist - Adult/Geriatrics
About The Position
Psychometrist I is an important part of the clinical team. He/She will administer and score psychological tests to assist psychologists in the conducting of evaluations in the WellStar Psychological Services practices. As an integral part of the clinical team, the Psychometrist I will participate in acquiring additional information (collateral, medical records, etc.), which will help clarify a patient's diagnostic picture. While the clinical interpretation of test results is the responsibility of psychologists, the gathering and synthesizing of information into detailed and comprehensive reports is expected. Ensuring accuracy of test administration practices and scoring is imperative, in keeping with American Psychological Association and National Association of Psychometrists guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelors Psychology or Bachelors Counseling or Bachelors Other / Related Field
- Minimum 1 year in a clinical training environment with a medical population
- This can include experience gained as part of a graduate training program in professional counseling, psychology, etc.
- Organizational abilities, the ability to work within the structure, and meet deadlines are essential.
- The successful candidate will possess initiative, attention to detail, mathematical and computation skills, and excellent written and oral communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and overall computer literacy are important.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Attend clinical and other meetings as required.
- Ensure adequate test supplies are available.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
