Psychometrician CDC Developmental Assessment Center

nationwidechildrens; Sharon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children\'s Hospital is seeking a professional to administer and interpret psychological tests for children and adolescents to assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

The role involves scoring tests, communicating results to the supervising psychologist, maintaining thorough records, ensuring compliance with testing procedures, 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 preferred.
• Childcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers a variety of psychological tests to children and adolescents.
• Scores tests according to manuals and communicates results to supervising psychologist.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of assessments and treatment plans.
• Ensures compliance with testing procedures and SOPs.
• Maintains rapport with patients through age-appropriate interaction.

Skills

Child interaction

Test administration

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Master's degree in psychology or related graduate coursework (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 shoulder
• FREQUENTLY: 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, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Sitting on child size chair - up to 90 minutes

Kneeling 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"