Psychometrist

Good Samaritan Society; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking a qualified Psychometrist to administer and score standardized neuropsychological tests under supervision. You will provide detailed behavioral observations and deliver test results to the supervising neuropsychologist, supporting evaluations of cognitive function.

This position requires learning multiple test scoring programs, attending department meetings, and maintaining testing schedules that involve 2–7 hours of one-on-one interaction daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field required.
• Experience or training in standardized neuropsychological testing desirable.
• Certified Specialist in Psychometry preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers and scores standardized neuropsychological tests under supervision.
• Provides detailed behavioral observations and timely test results to the neuropsychologist.
• Attends psychometrist and department meetings to discuss clinical issues and stay current on testing developments.
• Learn and use multiple computerized test scoring programs; maintain testing schedules.
• Tests people of all ages with multicultural awareness and rapport-building.
• Handling testing sessions with rigorous schedules including 2–7 hours of one-on-one interaction daily.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Northern Sky Clinic
Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 4535 Northern Sky Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.00 - $29.00

Job Summary

The Psychometrist administers and scores standardized neuropsychological tests under supervision of licensed neuropsychologist to assist in the evaluation of patient's cognitive function. Provides detailed behavioral observations of patients and provides timely and accurate test results to neuropsychologists. Attends psychometrist and department meetings to discuss clinical issues and to stay current on new developments in psychological testing. Requires the ability to learn and use multiple computerized test scoring programs. Attendance is critical in order to meet testing schedule and attend to patient needs. Testing schedules are rigorous and require between 2 and 7 hours of one on one patient interaction per day. The Psychometrist tests people of all ages and requires multicultural awareness and sensitivity. Must have knowledge of the techniques and the ability to establish good rapport with patients and engender cooperation during testing session. Patients requiring testing have a wide range of conditions, including traumatic brain injury, dementia, stroke, movement disorders, and epilepsy. There is structured on the job training that consists of observing, studying, and practicing each test to achieve proficiency before tests can be administered independently. Initial training can last 3-6 months and continues with quality assurance which includes thorough review of completed work to maintain consistency and standardization. Continued training occurs with revised tests or new tests.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field required.

Experience or training in standardized neuropsychological testing is desirable. Psychometrists have general knowledge of common neuropsychological disorders, associated behaviors a patient might display, and the ability to objectively document those behaviors.

Certified Specialist in Psychometry preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within one year of hire.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0276117
Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency
Featured: No