Psychological Specialist

Position

Psychological Specialist – Emory Healthcare

Shift: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Coordinate and conduct clinical or research activities related to psychological evaluation and treatment of patients or research participants.
• Provide psychological, physiological and/or behavioral assessments of patients.
• Administer a variety of neuropsychological tests requiring advanced formal education to assess cognitive functioning, academic skills, personality, emotional development, and behavior.
• Develop ideas to facilitate research studies and propose new research studies; recruit, screen, and conduct clinical evaluations of potential participants.
• Assist in determining eligibility to participate in clinical trials.
• Collect, compile and analyze data related to psychological or behavioral studies.
• Extract statistical data and prepare reports.
• Conduct interviews and schedule regular visits with study participants and their caregivers.
• Write psychological reports, interpret results, and provide consultation and advice regarding post-study therapy, interventions, and behavior management.
• Educate patients regarding research procedures, investigational devices, and drugs.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation on mental health care services delivered to study participants.
• Make referrals to mental health professionals or services; dispense medication in compliance with research protocols.
• Attend and participate in regular administrative and clinical staff meetings; conduct education or informational presentations for targeted audiences.
• Possibly present study findings at conferences and perform related responsibilities as required.

• A degree in education, psychology, social work or a related field.
• One year of directly related experience.

Sedentary; occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs; frequent sitting; occasional standing and walking.

Blood-borne pathogen exposure; bio-hazardous waste; chemicals; communicable diseases; electrical shock; hot/cold temperatures; indoor/outdoor conditions; latex; lighting; patient care; radiation; shift work; travel may be required; use of personal protective equipment.

Emory is an equal-opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers.

Roswell, GA 50,000.00 – 52,000.00

Atlanta, GA (other locations may apply)