Psychometrist

GD Information Technology•Fort Bragg, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as Psychometrist supporting mission critical work on an exciting program. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects, build your skills, and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Psychometrist supporting our customer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Psychometrist joining our team. The Psychometrist is responsible for assisting in the administration, scoring and interpretation of psychological assessments in large group settings and individual settings.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a formal program in Psychology, Sociology, or in a behavioral science related field from an accredited college or university and be Certified by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP).
Minimum of one year of full-time experience during the preceding three (3) years in the performance of psychological and/or neuropsychological testing and test scoring.
All HCPs shall have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as certified by the American Heart Association.
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.
US Citizenship Required
3 + years of related experience

Responsibilities

Perform assigned assessment procedures under the direct supervision of a credentialed privileged psychologist, operational psychologist, or neuropsychologist.
Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise account of the patient's condition.
Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment.
Perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluation and standardized neuropsychological, intelligence, and personality testing.
Conduct Assessment and Selection in large group settings as well as on an individual basis.
Assist credentialed providers with identifying mental health diagnosis and treatment strategies, as well as providing patient education.
Understand suitability requirements for the different units across the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) enterprise.
Assist in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of brain injured and mental health patients.
Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction during assessment sessions.
Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide, homicide, or elopement.
Coordinate with other military agencies and Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF) regarding specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions.
Explain and interpret neuropsychological services and procedures to access care to patients and commands.
Assist in or arrange for patient referral to other facilities for alternate level of care.