Psychometrist I

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a professional to provide psychological services under supervision, including administering psychometric tests and coordinating test inventories. Responsibilities include contacting patients, recruiting collateral participants, and arranging transportation as needed for appointments.

Education requires a Bachelor's in applied psychology or related field; prior testing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in area of applied psychology or related field.
• Experience with administering neuropsychological tests preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Administers neuropsychological batteries and psychological tests under supervision.
• Evaluates patient needs during evaluation and maintains testing environment.
• Consults with staff on unusual patient conditions affecting tests.

Skills

Neuropsych testing

Test administration

Patient interaction

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in applied psychology or related field

Tools

Test scoring software

Job description

Job Description

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you‿ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general supervision to provide professional skills in delivery of psychological services.
Candidate will assist with maintaining the test inventory, contacting patients, recruiting collateral participants to attend appointments with patients, and ensuring transportation arrangements are in place.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in area of applied psychology or related field.

Preferred

• Experience
  Education may be considered in lieu of experience.
  Previous testing experience.

JOB DUTIES

• Administers a broad spectrum of psychometric assessments to include highly technical individually administered neuropsychological batteries and individually administered psychological batteries and computer-based tests under the general supervision of a psychologist or neuropsychologist.
• Evaluates and responds to patient's needs during evaluation; manages patient behavior and controls testing environment to ensure accuracy of performance.
• Consults with staff regarding unusual aspects of patient's condition or behavior which might indicate a change in tests ordered.
• Consents patients for participation in research.
• Scores psychological and neuropsychological tests according to normative standards and judgment by using test manuals and computer scoring programs.
• Records and compiles a summary of data and of patient's test results; prepares standard reports.
• Provides thorough documentation of observation of patient's behavior during testing.
• Assists with quality control.
• Attends to routine administrative details relating to operation of a psychological clinic/laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires exercise of moderate judgment in application and interpretation of policies and professional procedures and practices to work problems of well-defined nature.
• Work requires personal contact with faculty and staff members of other departments or organizational units, patients and their families, and/or in liaison activities with schools and other agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

• Clinical Setting
• Office Setting

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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