Senior Psychometrist Neuropsychology

Responsibilities

• Administer and score standardized neuropsychological tests and measures
• Evaluate cognitive, neuropsychological, academic, behavioral, and emotional functioning through standardized testing
• Score tests administered by the clinical neuropsychologist
• Adhere to established testing, scoring, and data collection protocols
• Aid patients in overcoming concerns, anxieties, aggressions, and resistance during testing procedures
• Interact effectively with patients and manage unexpected patient management issues
• Collect patient demographic information as required
• Document behavioral observations during assessments to support test interpretation
• Provide written summaries of patient behavior during testing, including incidental observations of interactions with family members, caregivers, or peers
• Record test results and behavioral observations accurately and completely
• Organize and present testing data in summary form
• Review scoring, data, and summary reports for completeness and accuracy
• Write progress notes in the medical record to inform hospital personnel of referral status
• Maintain testing supplies and equipment inventory and record new materials as required
• Schedule patients for testing and confirm appointments
• Maintain patient files and related documentation
• Train students on standardized test administration procedures
• Train new Psychometrists on position roles and responsibilities
• Monitor and attest to Psychometrists' accuracy in standardized test administration and scoring annually
• Assist with coordinating staffing to ensure operational coverage
• Afford assistance with research projects and special groups
• Afford responsibility for personal professional development and support the development of others

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Psychology or Applied Neuroscience
• Required: Three years experience with patient testing in a psychological or academic environment
• PREFERRED: Five years experience with patient testing in a psychological or academic environment