Psychometrist

HealthPartners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners Neuroscience Center in St. Paul, Minnesota is seeking a Psychometrist to administer and score a wide variety of cognitive and neuropsychological tests for patients, under the supervision of a neuropsychologist.

The role includes data computation, demographic data collection, and noting behavioral observations to aid test interpretation, plus related clerical duties and research assistance. Clinic hours, Monday–Friday, provide steady schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Experience administering standardized cognitive/neuropsychological tests with adult patients.
• Certification or certification eligibility by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP).

Responsibilities

• Administer and score a wide variety of cognitive/neuropsychological tests.
• Work under supervision of a clinical neuropsychologist or psychologist.
• Collect demographic information and record behavioral observations.
• Participate in departmental meetings and assist in research projects.
• Perform clerical/administrative duties and provide technical support as needed.

Skills

Test administration

Neuropsychological testing

Data scoring

Clinical observation

Education

Bachelor's degree (psychology or related field)

BCP certification or eligible

Job description

Regions is seeking an individual withexceptional interpersonal and communication skills to join our Neurology team as a Psychometrist.

The psychometrist will administer and score a wide variety ofpsychological test batteries evaluating the cognitive, academic, neuropsychological, behavioral and emotional status of patients under the direct supervision of a clinical neuropsychologist or clinical psychologist. They will join a robust team of neuropsychologists and psychometrists in the Department of Neurology at the state-of-the-art HealthPartners Neuroscience Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.Additional duties include computation and statistical conversion of data, the collection of demographic information and notation of behavioral observations during the course of assessment that may be used by psychologists to aid in test interpretation. The psychometrist is required to actively participate in departmental meetings, attend relevant educational and community/fundraising events and assist in research projects as assigned. This position includes various clerical and administrative duties as well, including but not limited to procurement of office and testing supplies, developing and updating documents, maintaining databases, copying, faxing, filing, timekeeping and assisting with patient scheduling. The psychometrist will also provide technical support as needed to the neuropsychologist and clinical research staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Clinic Hours

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or obtained within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field

• Previous experience in the administration and scoring of standardized cognitive/neuropsychological test batteries with adult patient populations. Prefer at least one year of practice under the direct supervision of a neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist or physician.

• Certification or certification eligible by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP).