Psychometrist-Full-Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Tinley Park, IL

4d • $23 - $30

About The Position

The Psychometrist (Neuropsychology Technician) supports patients with neurological conditions as part of a collaborative neuroscience team. Under the supervision of a clinical neuropsychologist, the role administers and scores neuropsychological assessments, conducts behavioral observations, assists with diagnostic evaluations, coordinates insurance authorizations, and prepares reports to support patient care and treatment planning. The position is based in Tinley Park and is listed as a full-time day job, 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a relevant role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principal assessment and treatment of patients with neuropsychological disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principal testing instruments, test scoring and administration, and translation of scores.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP).

Responsibilities

• Obtain insurance pre-approval by providing information to and following up with the patient’s insurer; communicate obstacles so the patient may be notified.
• Prepare testing instruments and supplies.
• Administer tests and perform related procedures as directed by the neuropsychologist.
• Conduct detailed behavioral observations, report findings to the neuropsychologist, and obtain direction for subsequent procedures.
• Score neuropsychological tests, identify appropriate normative values, translate scores, make recommendations, coordinate treatment, and prepare reports of behavioral observations and score levels to assist with diagnosis.
• Coordinate with the team to ensure test supplies are adequate and up to date.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time