Psychometrist

Growing private practice seeks psychometrist to provide testing to adults and older adults.. Strong assessment background is required.

Certification/Skills:

• Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) from the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP) - preferred, but not required.
• Basic computer skills using Windows, Word and Excel.
• Ability to interact with adult population in a clinical setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Explains testing procedures and objectives to subjects, and works with subjects to facilitate compliance with protocol and procedures and to ensure appropriate test completion.
• Prepares and administers neuropsychological testing in various formats, to include paper and pencil and computer-based assessments under standard conditions.
• Assists psychologist in administering and completing behavior rating scales, as appropriate
• Ensures confidentiality of test results and recommendations; maintains the security of testing materials.
• Works independently and efficiently and makes use of supervision as necessary
• Keeps track of inventory and places orders for tests and protocols as needed
• Other administrative duties as asigned
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, and at least 1 year of directly related experience to include previous formal education and training in administration and scoring of psychological and neuropsychological tests.
• Analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols.
• Demonstrated skill in the administration of a wide range of standardized neuropsychological tests.
• Working knowledge of neuropsychological and behavioral test scoring protocol, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in a manner easily understood by non-technical personnel.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of records and information.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Understands psychometrics applied to psychological assessment.
• Must be able to administer a full range of psychological tests, including fixed and flexible battery procedures, intellectual and academic assessment instruments, and personality assessment inventories and measures.
• Understands the relationship between psychological disorders and behavior problems arising during a psychological assessment.
• Manages behavioral/ motivational problems arising in the context of assessment.
• Uses computerized test administration and scoring programs.
• Communicates effectively with supervising psychologist regarding testing and scoring
• Excellent verbal and written skills.