Psychometrist I - Pediatrics

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Psychometrist to support pediatric neuropsychology evaluations, working closely with neuropsychologists during patient visits and assisting with developmental testing and reporting.

You will contribute to clinical observations and research data, with opportunities to gain specialized experience and participate in a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on improving pediatric patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
• Certification in Psychometrics (CSP) preferred by Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP).
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers cognitive, psychological, and academic tests to patients.
• Scores test results and prepares scoring reports for evaluation and treatment.
• Assists in research data acquisition, input, and analysis.
• Helps train students in the division.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computing

Windows

Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Join our Pediatric Psychology team and play a hands-on role in supporting neuropsychological evaluations for pediatric patients. In this Psychometrist position, you will partner closely with neuropsychologists during patient visits, assist with developmental testing and assessment administration, and contribute to report writing that helps guide patient care.

Why Join Our Team?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain specialized experience in pediatric neuropsychology while working alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of psychology or pediatric psychology and a passion for supporting exceptional patient care.

Schedule:

Full-time

Once you join us you won't want to leave.

It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees!

As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, administers cognitive, psychological, and academic tests to patients. Also scores patient test results and provides scoring reports for evaluation and further treatment of the patient; assists in research data acquisition, input, and analysis.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Utilizes approved methods and techniques in administering standardized test and determines test scores in accordance with general accepted norms and methods for such test.
• Clearly communicates test scores and associated testing information, and furnishes test results and other clinical observations to Psychologists in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists with research data acquisition, input and analysis. Conducts research protocols for the division.
• Assists with research data input and analysis as directed.
• Assist in the training of students in the division.
• Assists in literature searches in relation to any clinically relevant topics as well as recent articles on psychological tests and norms currently used in the division.
• May assist the Psychologist in any testing conducted on patients during surgical procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Basic computer skills using Windows, Word and Excel.
• Ability to interact with a diverse adolescent and adult population in a clinical setting.
• Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) by Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP) preferred

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Minimum Experience:

None.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.

• 51.215 and Texas Government Code
• 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
• 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
• 791.4. Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.