Special Operations Psychometrist (NSWG-8 - Joint Base Little Creek, VA)

About the role

We are seeking a stellar Psychometrist who will perform assigned assessment procedures under the direct supervision of a credentialed privileged psychologist, operational psychologist, or neuropsychologist. At KBR we maintain a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts – Could this be you?

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise account of the patient’s condition.
• Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment.
• Perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluation and standardized neuropsychological, intelligence, and personality testing.
• Conduct Assessment and Selection in large group settings as well as on an individual basis.
• Assist credentialed providers with identifying mental health diagnosis and treatment strategies, as well as providing patient education.
• Understand suitability requirements for the different units across the SOCOM enterprise.
• Assist in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of brain injured and mental health patients.
• Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction during assessment sessions.
• Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide, homicide, or elopement.
• Cook up with other military agencies and MTFs regarding specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions.
• Contact military or community agencies to obtain collateral information.
• Explain and interpret neuropsychological services and procedures to access care to patients and commands.
• Assist in or arrange for patient referral to other facilities for alternate level of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from a formal program in psychology, sociology, or in a behavioral science related field from an accredited college or university.
• Certified by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP); this may be waived if the candidate has one (1) full year of full-time experience under the supervision of an operational psychologist.
• Maintain current certification by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP) or shall obtain the certification within the first year of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience during the preceding three (3) years in the performance of psychological and/or neuropsychological testing and test scoring.
• Fully fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association as required for credentialing at servicing medical treatment facilities; front and back documentation of such training is required upon hire for credentialing.

Desired Education, Experience, Skills Or Training

• Previous military background/experience.

Standard Company Requirements

• Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures.
• Comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
• Complete all required training.
• Perform other assignments and duties, as required.

Basic Compensation

$73,000-$85,200

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits

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