Description

The psychometrist administers a battery of selected psychological and/or neuropsychological tests in accordance with clearly defined procedures, analyzes the test results, and creates the testing report for the patient and their treatment team.

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree, Psychology.
• Preferred: Master's Degree, Psychology.
• LICENSE & CERTIFICATION: N/A. | Minimum Required: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience.
• Preferred: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience.

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• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Prepares and administers psychological and/or neuropsychological testing in various formats under standardized conditions.
• Documents observed behavior of patients during testing for clinical and diagnostic value.
• Explains testing procedures and objectives to patient, and works with patient to facilitate compliance with protocol and procedures and to ensure appropriate test completion.
• Times tests and records results; identifies extraordinary test results, and immediately notifies the attending Psychologist or Neuropsychologist.
• Conducts the analysis and scoring of selected tests within a neuropsychological battery, as appropriate; assists psychologists in administering and completing behavior rating scales, as appropriate.
• Prepares the testing report for the patient and their treatment team. Shares and explains the results of the tests to the patient.
• Performs basic interpretation of standardized tests of psychological functioning, as appropriate, and makes recommendations to the attending psychologist regarding the need for retesting or additional testing.

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Prepares and administers psychological and/or neuropsychological testing in various formats under standardized conditions.
• Documents observed behavior of patients during testing for clinical and diagnostic value.
• Explains testing procedures and objectives to patient, and works with patient to facilitate compliance with protocol and procedures and to ensure appropriate test completion.
• Times tests and records results; identifies extraordinary test results, and immediately notifies the attending Psychologist or Neuropsychologist.
• Conducts the analysis and scoring of selected tests within a neuropsychological battery, as appropriate; assists psychologists in administering and completing behavior rating scales, as appropriate.
• Prepares the testing report for the patient and their treatment team. Shares and explains the results of the tests to the patient.
• Performs basic interpretation of standardized tests of psychological functioning, as appropriate, and makes recommendations to the attending psychologist regarding the need for retesting or additional testing.