Psychometrist III

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• BSWH Headache and Memory Center, Dallas TX
• Department Neurology, North Central Expressway
• Shift: Day, 8am - 4:30pm
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Must have at least 5 years of psychometry experience
• The Psychometrist III performs a variety of duties involved in administering and scoring patient psychological and neuropsychological tests, under the directions of a Psychologist and in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position also provides guidance, mentorship and training to junior level Psychometrists and students.

• Provides input to clinical psychologists in the selection of test to be administered.
• Troubleshoots difficult testing situations.
• Administers individual psychological tests and test batteries, in a controlled environment, to patients to measure clinical factors such as intellectual functioning, presence and extent of organic involvement, personality assessment, psychopathology and differential diagnosis.
• Scores tests using appropriate reference tables and keys; drafts test profiles.
• Coordinates and communicates the time and place for test administration, ensuring that inpatients referred for testing are seen in a timely manner.
• Explains testing procedures and objectives to patients, and works with patients to facilitate compliance with protocol and procedures and to ensure appropriate test completion.
• Observes patients during and after testing, records behavioral observations, and reports to psychologist any information that may affect the validity and significance of test results.
• Maintains interface with physicians, psychologists and related hospital personnel.
• Documents tests results and maintains accurate records.
• Develops reports summarizing test results.
• Ensures confidentiality of test results and recommendations; maintains security of testing materials.
• Performs interpretation of standardized tests of psychological functioning, as appropriate, and develops reports summarizing test results. Makes recommendations to the attending psychologist regarding the need for retesting or additional testing.
• Ensures the uniformity of test administration and data collection, maintenance of accurate records, confidentiality of test results and the security of testing materials.
• Participates in the design, coordination and conducting of psychometric research through the systematic collection, preliminary analysis and reporting of psychometric research data.
• Utilizing standard protocol, presents research results within the organization and for professional presentations and publications.
• Participates in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to departmental discussions.
• Provides mentorship and training to staff and students. Acclimates new neuropsychology fellows, residents and research assistants to the department.
• Provides clinical documentation of patient information.

• Master's degree in Psychology or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of psychological and behavioral test scoring protocol, procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices and protocols.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skill.
• Skilled in the administration of a wide range of standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software application.
• Requires good analytical, evaluative and critical thinking skills.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to mentor and train subordinate personnel and students.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's
• Experience:
  
  4 Years of Experience

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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