Psychometrist Opportunity
About the role
The Department of Neurology, Neuropsychology Division at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking a Psychometrist (Psychology Technician) to join our staff. The duties of this position are varied and require skills in administering and scoring various types of psychological, neuropsychological, and behavioral assessment instruments used by the supervising neuropsychologist in determining the mental health, functional behavior, or personality status of patients. These may range from many different measures and possible combinations. The Psychometrist works to maintain adequate levels of patient interest, motivation and effort while assuring patient comfort and safety. Precise data on these complex procedures can only be produced by maintaining patient performance under what are often difficult and stressful conditions.
Responsibilities
- Administer and score various types of psychological, neuropsychological, and behavioral assessment instruments
- Maintain adequate levels of patient interest, motivation and effort
- Assure patient comfort and safety during testing procedures
- Produce precise data under difficult and stressful conditions
Requirements
- Master's degree or bachelor's degree in psychology, clinical psychology or counseling psychology
Qualifications
- Certification through the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP)
- Clinical and/or research experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
- Superior family benefits program for full time employees
- Unsurpassed retirement program for full time employees
Pay
Wage will be competitive and commensurate with training and experience.
Schedule
Full time