Psychometrist

Loyal Source; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services provider in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is seeking a contractor Psychometrist. The role involves conducting psychological assessments under supervision, utilizing therapeutic skills, and performing tests on patients. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least one year of full-time experience in psychological testing. The position requires current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). An understanding of specialized treatment for brain-injured and mental health patients is essential.

Qualifications

• Certified by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned assessment procedures under supervision.
• Utilize therapeutic assessment skills to gather patient information.
• Screen patients and conduct psychological tests.
• Assist in patient education and treatment strategies.
• Monitor and record patient interaction during sessions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned assessment procedures under the direct supervision of a credentialed privileged psychologist, operational psychologist, or neuropsychologist
• Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise account of the patient's condition
• Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment
• Perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluation and standardized neuropsychological, intelligence, and personality testing
• Conduct Assessment and Selection in large group settings as well as on an individual basis
• Assist credentialed providers with identifying mental health diagnosis and treatment strategies, as well as providing patient education
• Understand suitability requirements for the different units across the SOCOM enterprise
• Assist in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of brain‑injured and mental health patients
• Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction during assessment sessions
• Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide, homicide, or elopement
• Coordinate with other military agencies and MTFs regarding specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions
• Contact military or community agencies to obtain collateral information
• Explain and interpret neuropsychological services and procedures to access care to patients and commands
• Assist in or arrange for patient referral to other facilities for alternate level of care

Qualifications

• The contractor shall possess a Bachelor's Degree from a formal program in Psychology, Sociology, or in a behavioral science related field from an accredited college or university and be Certified by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP)

Experience

• The contractor Psychometrist shall have a minimum of one year of full‑time experience during the preceding three (3) years in the performance of psychological and/or neuropsychological testing and test scoring
• The BCP may be waived if the contractor’s one year of full‑time experience was under the supervision of an Operational Psychologist

Licensure

• All HCPs shall have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as certified by the American Heart Association
• Documentation of such training shall be provided to the COR
• The front and back of the BCLS shall be provided to the Credentialing Department of the MTF they are credentialed through

Equal Employment Opportunity

Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

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