Lead Psychometrist - Neuro

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson University Physicians is seeking a qualified individual to administer and score neuropsychological and related tests to support evaluation and treatment decisions.

The role includes supervising Psychometrists, maintaining testing programs, and performing clerical duties related to neuropsychological testing. A bachelor’s degree and relevant testing experience are required, with a master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, education, or related field.
• 2 years of experience administering standardized neuropsychological, psychological, or educational tests.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing supervision and support to other Psychometrists.
• Assists with maintaining computer programs related to Neuropsychological testing.
• Assists with other clerical duties as needed related to Neuropsychological testing.
• Participates in regular supervisory meetings with the Neuropsychologists.
• Records behavioral observations of the patient during the testing session.
• Administers neuropsychological testing in a standardized manner.
• Scores tests administered by Psychometrist or Neuropsychologist.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Testing administration

MS Word and Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/education/related field

Master's degree in psychology/education (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Neuropsych testing software

Job description

Job Details

Administers and scores psychological test batteries evaluate cognitive, neuropsychological, academic, behavioral, and emotional status in order to assist the Neuropsychologists in evaluation and treatment decisions. Leads and supports the Psychometrist employees.

Job Description

Summary

Administers and scores psychological test batteries evaluate cognitive, neuropsychological, academic, behavioral, and emotional status in order to assist the Neuropsychologists in evaluation and treatment decisions. Leads and supports the Psychometrist employees.

Job Duties

• Provides ongoing supervision and support to other Psychometrists.
• Assists with maintaining computer programs related to Neuropsychological testing.
• Assists with other clerical duties as needed related to Neuropsychological testing.
• Participates in regular supervisory meetings with the Neuropsychologists.
• Records behavioral observations of the patient during the testing session.
• Administers neuropsychological testing in a standardized manner.
• Scores tests administered by Psychometrist or Neuropsychologist.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, education, or related field
• 2 years of experience administering standardized neuropsychological, psychological, or educational tests.
• Proficient in basic software applications including MS Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in psychology, education, or related field.
• Bilingual.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson University Physicians

Primary Location Address

900 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow’s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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