Psychometrist-Full-Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Psychometrist (Neuropsychology Technician) in Tinley Park to administer and score neuropsychological assessments under a clinical neuropsychologist's supervision. You will assist with diagnostic evaluations and prepare reports to support patient care and treatment planning.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field with at least one year of relevant experience and knowledge of testing, scoring, and patient assessment.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Clinical Psychology or related field.
• Minimum of one year experience in a relevant role.
• Knowledge of neuropsychological testing and scoring.
• Familiarity with testing instruments and score translation.

Responsibilities

• Obtains pre-approval for insurance coverage and communicates obstacles to the patient.
• Prepares testing instruments and supplies.
• Administers tests and procedures as directed by the neuropsychologist.
• Conducts behavioral observations and reports to the neuropsychologist.
• Scores tests, translates scores, and coordinates treatment and reports.
• Maintains test supplies and coordinates with team.

Skills

Neuropsych testing

Test scoring

Patient assessment

Insurance authorization

Behavioral observation

Test administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

The salary range for this position is $23.23 - $30.20 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

Psychometrist (Neuropsychology Technician)

Location: Tinley Park

Join a collaborative neuroscience team supporting patients with neurological conditions. Under the supervision of a clinical neuropsychologist, you will administer and score neuropsychological assessments, conduct behavioral observations, assist with diagnostic evaluations, coordinate insurance authorizations, and prepare reports that support patient care and treatment planning.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, at least one year of relevant experience, and knowledge of neuropsychological testing, scoring, and patient assessment.

The Technician I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Specific Responsibilities

• Obtains pre-approval for insurance coverage (provides information, conducts follow-up) by communicating with patient’s insurer. Communicates any obstacles so patient may be notified.
• Prepares testing instruments/supplies.
• Administers tests and performs other related procedures as directed by neuropsychologist.
• Conducts detailed behavioral observations and reports to neuropsychologist, obtains direction for subsequent procedures.
• Scores neuropsychological tests, identifies appropriate normative values, translates scores, makes recommendations and coordinates treatment, prepares reports of behavioral observations and score levels for assistance in diagnosis.
• Coordinates with team to ensure that test supplies are adequate and up to date.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• BA degree in Clinical Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one year experience in a relevant role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principal assessment/treatment of patients with neuropsychological disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principal testing instruments, scoring/administration, translation of scores.

Preferred

• Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP)

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.