Senior Psychometrist

University of California System•Irvine, CA

42d•$66,242 - $79,169

About The Position

UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) is seeking to hire a full-time Senior Psychometrist to support our interdisciplinary clinical research program on Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and healthy aging. Under the general supervision of licensed Clinical Psychologists specializing in Neuropsychology, the incumbent will independently administer complex batteries of neuropsychological tests to assess measure of memory, mental status, language, visual-spatial skills, executive function, process speed, and depression. As a member of the clinical research team, the incumbent's primary responsibilities include (1) administration of complex batteries of neuropsychological tests to patients and participants in varying clinical research studies, (2) scoring of psychometric tests, (3) interview and collect data from patients/participants and caregivers, and (4) assist training other psychometrists and neuropsychology trainees. Incumbent to this position must be sensitive to the physical and psychological needs of the elderly.

Requirements

Psychometric experience in a clinical research setting with elderly adults preferred.
Prior experience working with both healthy and cognitively impaired elderly adults (i.e., persons 65 and older)
Knowledge of current legal and ethical standards in psychology
Extensive training and experience administering neuropsychological & psychological and research assessment measures
Experience and a strong understanding of neuropsychology
Strong ability to train and supervise externs, interns, and staff
Proven collaborative teamwork skills
Demonstration of good interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Experience in research and data collection
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report editing
Commitment to patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, JCAHO, CMS, and related regulations
Registered psychological testing technician
Training in administering and scoring individual and group psychological tests, and two years of experience in psychometric testing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Must maintain active status as a registered psychological testing technician and meet requirements as stated in the California SB1428 (effective January 1, 2024)
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish or Mandarin (languages used for the Uniform Data Set cognitive testing available as part of the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center

Responsibilities

administration of complex batteries of neuropsychological tests to patients and participants in varying clinical research studies
scoring of psychometric tests
interview and collect data from patients/participants and caregivers
assist training other psychometrists and neuropsychology trainees