Psychometrician CDC Developmental Assessment Center

Nationwide-Children; Sharon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children Hospital is seeking a psychologist test administrator to assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents. You will administer a variety of tests under supervision and observe patient behavior, scoring using test manuals and communicating results to the supervising psychologist.

Responsibilities include maintaining detailed records, ensuring procedure compliance, and building rapport with patients through age-appropriate interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Master’s degree in psychology or related graduate coursework is preferred.
• Childcare experience or knowledge of test administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers a variety of psychological tests to children and adolescents under supervision to assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
• Scores tests according to manuals and observes patient behavior.
• Communicates results to supervising psychologist.
• Maintains accurate records of assessments, diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures for testing and scoring.
• Maintains rapport with patients through age-appropriate interaction.

Skills

Interacting with children

Test administration

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview:Job Description Summary:Administers and interprets psychological tests to patients to assess their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.Job Description:Essential Functions:Administers a variety of psychological tests under the supervision of a licensed psychologist to children and adolescents to assess their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.Scores psychological tests according to test manuals and observes patient behavior. Communicates results to supervising psychologist.Maintains accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures of testing and scoring.Maintains rapport with patients through age-appropriate interaction.Education Requirement:Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, required.Master's degree in psychology or additional graduate course work, preferred.Licensure Requirement:(not specified)Certifications:(not specified)Skills:Must be able to interact effectively with children of all ages and population.Experience:Childcare experience or knowledge of test administration, preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulderFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/nearAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:Sitting on child size chair – up to 90 minutesKneeling or stooping to administer test to infant – up to 45 minutes"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"