Pediatric Psychometrist

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

403B retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

On-campus fitness facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Pediatric Psychometrist to administer and score pediatric assessments, supporting treatment planning and family guidance in a collaborative clinical setting.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree and pediatric testing experience, with a focus on empathy, ethics, and accurate documentation. You will work within a compassionate team dedicated to improving pediatric health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience administering standardized tests with pediatric patients.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administer psychological and neuropsychological tests for ages 0–18.
• Prepare testing environment to be welcoming and organized.
• Guide and support patients and families from arrival to departure.
• Score tests with precision and document findings.
• Record detailed behavioral observations to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Provisional assessment of post-trauma inpatients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

At the Medical College of Wisconsin, innovation meets compassion. As a Pediatric Psychometrist, you’ll help drive life-changing healthcare initiatives in a supportive, inclusive environment that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Why this role matters

We’re searching for a compassionate, detail-oriented professional passionate about working with children ages 0-18 years old. In this role, you’ll conduct and score psychological assessments, providing crucial insights for treatment planning.

What you’ll do

• Administer psychological and neuropsychological tests to assess patients’ ages 0-18 years of age for cognitive, behavioral, and social functioning.
• Prepare for patient visits by ensuring the assessment environment is welcoming and organized.
• Guide and support patients and their families from arrival to departure.
• Create a supportive testing environment while adhering to strict guidelines.
• Score tests with precision and accurately document findings.
• Record detailed behavioral observations to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical behavior.
• Protentional assessment of post-trauma inpatients.

Ideal candidate

• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. (Required)
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience administering standardized tests, with experience working with pediatric patients. (Preferred)
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, a focus on empathy and compassion, and a commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Traits: Self-motivated and eager to contribute to improving pediatric health outcomes.

What to expect

Location and schedule: This position is based full-time at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Core clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Team and culture

You’ll engage in one-on-one interactions with children, helping them achieve their best outcomes. Work closely with a dedicated neuropsychology providers and care team assistants. We’re committed to learning and development, offering opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.

Growth and opportunities

As part of Medical College of Wisconsin’s partnership with Children’s Wisconsin’s expanding services, we offer numerous opportunities to collaborate with faculty and specialize in areas of interest, such as traumatic brain injury or epilepsy.

Work environment

You’ll primarily work one‑on‑one with children ranging from infant to late‑teens, with parents usually outside the testing room. We ensure a supportive environment for both independent and collaborative work, providing the resources and guidance you need.

Training and development

Our training is standardized to ensure consistency and quality. We look for self-motivated individuals who can take initiative in their learning process. Flexibility, efficiency, and accuracy are key traits we value.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials.
• Work Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids.
• Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
• Sensory Acuity: Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required.
• May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status.

Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

About Us

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine. Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life‑changing discovery.