Psychometrist- (Part-time)

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

About the role

Administers and scores psychological and neuropsychological tests upon requests of, and under supervision of, staff psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Administers and scores psychological and neuropsychological tests, and summarizes test data.
• Works in collaboration with psychologists in the treatment and care management of patients.
• Collects appropriate information regarding patient social history, presenting complaints and symptoms, pertinent interval changes, when appropriate.
• Communicates results of psychological and neuropsychological testing of patients.
• Communicates results of psychological and neuropsychological testing of outpatients within eight working days of the test administration.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge and skills necessary to properly administer and score existing and new psychological and neuropsychological tests.
• Trains and supervises master’s level practicum students, predoctoral and postdoctoral residents in the administration of neuropsychological and psychological test batteries to ensure proper standardization, acceptable sequencing, and accurate scoring.
• Assumes responsibility for organizing and overseeing the functions and procedures of the neuropsychological assessment lab.
• Maintains knowledge of new instruments and procedures, managing inventory, utilization of software including assisting with technical support and troubleshooting.
• Consistently and accurately documents all contacts with patients in the medical record.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs quality assurance and improvement studies, monitoring performance indicators and submitting reports to assigned committees overseeing the testing lab.
• Presents case material and procedural issues, contributing to discussions pertaining to patient care and departmental operations in Department meetings as indicated.
• Participates in professional organizations and educational endeavors to enhance and maintain professionalism and quality service within the scope of the above responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in Psychology or related field.
• One-half (1/2) year of experience in test procedures.

Qualifications

• One (1) to two (2) years of human services work (preferred).
• Master’s degree (preferred).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Schedule

Part-time/20 Hours Per Week