01/11/2023
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Psychometrist / Behavior Technician Specialist
Job description
Under general supervision, the Psychometrist provides neuropsychological assessment for patients age 6 -18 y.o. This position requires good judgment in rendering safe, ethical, and effective patient care. Excellent interpersonal skills, understanding specifics working with children and an appreciation of a transdisciplinary approach to case management are also required.
Responsibilities:
Administers paper, pencil and computer based neuropsychological and psychological tests under the direction of a neuropsychologist, psychologist or physician according to standardized instructions in published test manuals and according to research protocols.
Scores (manually or by computer) neuropsychological tests according to standardized instructions published in test manuals. Calculates standard scores using normative data tables.
Explains test procedures and is responsible for obtaining accurate and reliable results while engaging the patient, recording behavioral observations and data into an electronic/paper medical record and maintaining a standardized and valid testing environment.
Demonstrates an understanding of computer software (including Microsoft Office) and is responsible for entering patient demographics and raw test data, and navigating the software to process outputs comprising of reports and tables.
Orders and maintains organization of manuals, scoring keys, forms and answer sheets.
Assembles test data and calculates statistical summaries such as means, standard deviations, correlations, or analysis of variance; submits to supervisor for interpretation.
Consults with providers regarding patient test performance and behaviors
Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques.
Completes other duties under the direction of the neuropsychologist.
Qualifications Required:
Kind, caring and confident person, with non-conflict attitude to a life and people.
Desire and ability to learn and become a professional in Psychometry field.
Comfort working with a diversity of patients and children.
Bachelor's Degree psychology or a closely related field.
Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a friendly work environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency required.
Preferred:
An advanced understanding of the administration and scoring of neuropsychological/psychological assessment measures.
Experience working with children and teenagers with ADD/ADHD, intellectual/learning disabilities and/or on the Autism Spectrum.
Experience in Psychometry, Neuropsychology, Psychology or Education
Medical Assistant training helpful.
Bilingual.
Benefits & Perks:
We offer a 401(k) with a 3% match, 6 paid holidays, also PTO, Blue Cross Blue shield premium plan health insurance, vision, dental insurance. We have a friendly, non-drama office environment, a kitchen available for cooking and eating lunches, a convenient location near the freeway, easy parking, a clean and comfortable office. We are located in Goodyear, 2440 North Litchfield road.
Schedule: Monday-Friday. Typically 8 to 5.
We will provide you with needed training and supervision, introduce you with your job responsibilities and train you to develop needed skills and confidence. We do not tolerate drama, gossips, tantrums and bringing negative attitudes on people or work. We nurture kind, loving, honest and supportive atmosphere in the clinic.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, s*x, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
Sanitizing
Ability to commute/relocate:
Goodyear, AZ 85395: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Mental & Behavioral Health Technicians: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location
