Psychometrician CDC Developmental Assessment Center

Overview

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

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education

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

Skills

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

Experience

• Childcare experience or knowledge of test administration, preferred.

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 Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above: Sitting on child size chair – up to 90 minutes; Kneeling or stooping to administer test to infant – up to 45 minutes