Psychometrist, Neuropsychology

A Brief Overview

Schedule will be M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm with some need to flex time as needed for patient prep or late running appointments.
 

Psychometrist I is responsible for the administration and scoring of psychological and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a clinical neuropsychologist. Neuropsychology assessments onboarding, training, and sign off will be required. Assessment training on the administration of neuropsychological assessment with an emphasis on accuracy, validity, and standardization in administration. Accurate scoring of the assessments with appropriate norms and providing detailed behavioral observations of the examinee will be used by the psychologist to aid in test interpretation. In addition, psychometrist will be responsible for various clerical or administrative duties as needed.

What You Will Do
 

• Consults with neuropsychologist prior to appointments to review appropriate testing procedures and accommodations for upcoming patients
• Performs testing of patients with standardized psychological and neuropsychological instruments, under the supervision of the attending licensed Neuropsychologist
• Scores tests and prepares a summary of results in a manner determined by and under the supervision of the attending licensed Neuropsychologist
• Other Administrative duties (e.g. Prior Authorization Requests/Insurance)
• Upholds the standards of the system-wide customer service program
• Provides operational support to ensure the smooth flow of the department
• 28 hours face to face testing

Additional Responsibilities
 

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology or related field (Required) and
• Master's Degree in clinical psychology or other related field (Preferred)

• 1+ years experience as a psychometrist or in a healthcare setting (Preferred) and
• 1+ years Clinical experience working with wide range of patients with neurological, psychiatric or medical disorders is highly desirable. (Preferred)

• Ability to work in a clinical setting with interdisciplinary teams. (Required proficiency)

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

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