Psychometrist I - Pediatrics

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical premiums paid

Generous time off

Longevity pay

Retirement plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Pediatric Psychology team is seeking a part-time Psychometrist to support neuropsychological evaluations for pediatric patients. You will partner with neuropsychologists during visits, assist with developmental testing, and help prepare scoring reports that guide patient care.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of psychology or pediatric psychology and a passion for exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
• Experience with cognitive, psychological, and academic testing.
• Basic computer skills in Windows, Word and Excel.
• CSP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers cognitive, psychological, and academic tests to pediatric patients.
• Scores tests and prepares reports to assist clinical decisions.
• Assists in research data collection and analysis.
• Supports neuropsychologists during patient visits.
• Participates in training and literature reviews.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Adolescents interaction

CSP preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

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: Part-time, consisting of two full days (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and one half day per week. Specific days will be determined.

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.
• 791.4. Residency Requirement:
  
  

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