Psychometrist - Neurology - Allegheny General Hospital - FT

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a diligent psychometrist to support psychologists in cognitive and behavioral assessments. You will prepare, administer, and score standardized tests and provide behavioral observations of patients during testing.

The role includes maintaining patient records, assisting with clinic activities, and supporting research and training of students under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2 years of relevant experience as determined by the company.
• MA/MS preferred.
• Encouraged to pursue certification with the Board of Certified Psychometrist within two years of hire.
• Clinical experience with psychiatric/neurological patients and administering/scoring neuropsychological tests like WAIS/WMS.

Responsibilities

• Administers and performs neuropsychological assessment procedures with patients.
• Provides behavioral observations of patients during the testing process.
• Scores neuropsychological and psychological tests.
• Administers psychological rating scales.
• Maintains accurate clinical records including editing reports and documenting visits.
• Assists in training students to administer standardized tests.
• Assists with patient/provider communications (e.g., drafting letters, appointment reminders).
• Maintains testing materials and space (inventory, cleanliness).
• Performs other duties including research support.

Skills

Neuropsychological testing

Behavioral observation

Clinical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

MA/MS

Tools

WAIS

WMS

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Provides support to the professional psychologists and neuropsychologists in the psychological and neuropsychological assessments. Prepares for, administers and scores standardized tests of cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning as well as provides behavioral observations of patients during testing process and assists with daily clinical support activities which may include maintaining patient records, assisting with office visits and maintaining test supplies and space.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers and performs neuropsychological assessment procedures with patients
• Provides behavioral observations of patients during the testing process.
• Scores neuropsychological and psychological test.
• Administers psychological rating scales.
• Maintains accurate clinical record which includes editing written reports, documentation of office visits and filing record.
• Assists in training students to administer standardized tests.
• Assists with patient/provider communications under direction of supervisor (e.g., drafting letters, calling patients for appointment reminders.
• Assists with maintaining testing materials and space (e.g., completing protocol inventory, maintaining cleanliness of testing environment)
• Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting in research studies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or 2 years of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Preferred MA/MS
• Encouraged to pursue certification with the Board of Certified Psychometrist within two years of hire
• Clinical experience with psychiatric and/or neurological patients and experience administering and scoring neuropsychological and psychological test (e.g. WAIS, WMA)

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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