Psychometrician CDC DD DAP

About the role

Administers and interprets psychological tests to patients to assess their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

Responsibilities

• Administers a variety of psychological tests under the supervision of a licensed psychologist to children and adolescents to assess their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
• Scores psychological tests according to test manuals and observes patient behavior.
• Communicates results to supervising psychologist.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures of testing and scoring.
• Maintains rapport with patients through age-appropriate interaction.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, required. Master's degree in psychology or additional graduate course work, preferred.

Experience: Childcare experience or knowledge of test administration, preferred.

Skills: Must be able to interact effectively with children of all ages and population.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Climb stairs/ladder; Lifting/Carrying: 11-20 lbs; Lifting/Carrying: 21-40 lbs; Pushing/Pulling: 0-25 lbs; Pushing/Pulling: 26-40 lbs; Pushing/Pulling: 41-60 lbs; Reaching above shoulder.
• Frequently: Bend/twist; Computer skills; Flexing/extending of neck; Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning; Lifting/Carrying: 0-10 lbs; Repetitive hand/arm use; Sitting; Squat/kneel; Standing; Walking.
• Continuously: Audible speech; Decision Making; Hearing acuity; Interpreting Data; Peripheral vision; Problem solving; Seeing – Far/near.
• Additional: Sitting on child size chair – up to 90 minutes; Kneeling or stooping to administer test to infant – up to 45 minutes.