Psychological Technician

PRAIRIE VIEW INC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View Inc. is seeking a Psychological Technician in Wichita, KS to administer and score psychological tests across age groups, under the supervision of licensed psychologists. You will manage data entry, scoring accuracy, and billing support while maintaining compassionate patient care in a CC BCHC network setting.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with care teams and educators in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of behavioral sciences or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, hand-score, and record results for paper and computerized test batteries.
• Create a calming, supportive testing environment for patients of all ages.
• Observe and record patient behavior for supervising psychologist.
• Enter data into clinical software and ensure accurate scoring and reporting.
• Assist with billing codes for assessment services and maintain documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Observational skills

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Reading test forms

Attention to detail

Math proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences

Tools

Clinical software

Spreadsheet management

Word processing

Data entry

Job description

Location: Wichita, KSSchedule: Monday – Friday (Daytime hours with schedule flexibility)Position OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and compassionate Psychological Technician to join our team in Wichita, KS. In this role, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely psychological assessment results in close collaboration with licensed psychologists.Utilizing both strong interpersonal and data management skills, you will administer and score computerized and paper-based psychological test batteries for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. You will work within our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) network, partnering collaboratively with patients, families, internal care teams, and external providers (such as educators).Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesTest Administration & Patient EngagementDirect Testing: Administer, hand-score, and record results for paper and computerized test batteries following strict standardized procedures.Patient Care: Create a calming, supportive atmosphere to relieve patient anxiety and build a positive evaluation experience. Explain testing procedures clearly to patients of all ages.Accommodations & Observation: Assist patients with reading or marking test forms when needed (e.g., due to visual impairments, reading difficulties, or medication effects). Meticulously observe and record patient behavior, attitude, and notable remarks for the supervising psychologist.Scoring, Data Management & BillingData Processing: Key test data into clinical software and scan screening materials for computer scoring and profile generation.Accuracy & Manuals: Consult and apply test manuals appropriately to ensure flawless scoring and data interpretation. Double-check all scoring for accuracy and completeness.Prompt Delivery: Promptly deliver completed, scored testing packets to supervising psychologists to support timely clinical evaluations.Assessment Billing: Apply appropriate billing codes for assessment services provided, participating in ongoing training to maintain coding proficiency.Inventory, Operations & AdministrationTesting Supplies & Vendor Relations: Order testing supplies, computer scoring reports, and test updates as directed by supervision. Maintain working relationships with testing companies and software providers.Program Administrative Support: Assist with running clinical reports in collaboration with the Psychological Assessment Lead Clinician, and complete quarterly time and cost estimates.Professional Development: Study and practice new testing instruments as they are introduced, and periodically review test administration and scoring protocols with your supervisor.Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field of behavioral sciences, or equivalently qualified by work experience, or a combination of work experience in the human services field and educationMinimum Qualifications: Possess demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to work with a wide variety of individuals with behavioral health needs served by a CCBHC, and ability to react effectively in a wide variety of human service situations. Preferred experience working directly with behavioral health populations.Must have good listening, verbal, written communication, and organizational skillsMust have good interpersonal skills including capacity to convey warmth and friendliness, as well as assertiveness behaviorsMust have the ability to take initiative and use independent judgment to carry out tasks and responsibilities; work independently and as a productive member of a team to develop a therapeutic rapport with diverse individualsMust have an ability to understand the developmental needs of children, adolescents, adults, and older adultsMust be able to observe patient demeanor and non-verbal communication for assessment purposesMust be proficient at math, basic keyboarding/word-processing skills/database and spreadsheet managementMust have sufficient aptitude to demonstrate training capability with software used for test scoring and reasonably provide accuracy in test scoringMust be able to sit for extended periods at a computerMust have physical mobility to retrieve materials from file cabinets, move within office to score tests, and carry out the demands of psychological assessment supportMust be at least 18 years of ageMust have valid Kansas driver’s licenseMust be able to pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation Screen, Central Registry Screen, and DCF (Kansas Dept. for Children & Families, formerly SRS) background checkCompletion of required trainings upon hirePreferred lived experience of navigating mental health system to reduce care barriers (e.g., maintain appointments and complete stages, financial counselor coordination)