Psychometrist I: Neuropsych Testing & Assessment Specialist

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

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.