Clinical Psychometrist: Testing, Scoring & Research

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Psychometrist in the Department of Psychiatry to administer and score a range of psychological tests under licensed supervision. You will collect patient information, observe behavior, and ensure accuracy of test results in collaboration with clinical psychologists and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include test administration, scoring, patient interaction, scheduling, billing, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field with at least 1 year of experience administering psychological tests.
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Psychometrics, or related field preferred with clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests and ensures proper test conditions.
• Scores tests accurately and provides comparison norms; summarizes results for supervising psychologists.
• Collects patient demographic and medical information, observes behavior during testing.
• Schedules appointments, manages billing and coding, maintains patient records, and orders testing supplies.
• Assists in data collection and analysis for research projects and participates in development of new testing protocols.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and in evaluation of testing procedures and outcomes.
• Provides training to new psychometrists and interns; engages in continuing education.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Psychology or Psychometrics

Tools

Testing equipment

Testing software

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Psychometrist in the Department of Psychiatry to administer and score a range of psychological tests under licensed supervision. You will collect patient information, observe behavior, and ensure accuracy of test results in collaboration with clinical psychologists and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include test administration, scoring, patient interaction, scheduling, billing, and maintaining records.