Psychometrist - Neurology Clinic Westchester

ABOUT US:

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

PRIMARY FUNCTION/GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A psychometrist is responsible for the administration and scoring psychological and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a clinical psychologist or clinical neuropsychologist. Additionally, a psychometrist will also make note of behavioral observations during the assessment that may be used by the psychologist to aid in test interpretation. Full Job Description: https://careers.bonsecours.com

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The minimum education level for a psychometrist is a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• To become familiar with and increase knowledge of standardized psychological test batteries, evaluating cognitive, academic, and behavioral status.

• Administer and score psychological tests as defined in competencies for a Psychometrist.

• Assists clinical psychologists in selection of test to be administered. Trouble-shoot difficult testing situations and administer tests that are developmentally appropriate for the child.

• Adapt the administration of test to the specific needs of each patient while staying within the standardized procedures set forth for each specific test.

• Score tests administered, including objective personality tests administered by Psychologist.

• Ensures that inpatients referred to the division for testing are seen in a timely manner.

• Discuss progress of inpatients with other health professionals; keep psychologist informed of their status.

• Write progress notes in the medical record to keep hospital personnel informed of the status of referrals.

• Assist with research projects and special groups.

• Attend training conferences offered by the department as well as by outside organizations.

• Train new psychometrists and scoring clerks.

• Acclimate new neuropsychology fellows, residents, and research assistants to the psychometrist position and the collaborative relationship

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.