Psychometrist I

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a professional to provide skills in the delivery of psychological services under supervision. The role includes assisting with test inventories, contacting patients, and coordinating attendance for appointments with patients.

The position involves administering neuropsychological and psychological tests, ensuring accurate test conditions, and handling data recording and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in area of applied psychology or related field.
• Previous testing experience.
• Education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attends to routine administrative details relating to operation of a psychological clinic/laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Testing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in area of applied psychology

Job 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 youll 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
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• 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 Information

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.