Neuropsychometrist

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We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

***(6224) NEUROPSYCHOMETRIST

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or closely related discipline.
• Required: Must be willing to complete CT required training with each staff neuropsychologist and maintain records of training experience (CGS Ch 383e).
• Required: Experience performing clinical psychology related duties in a patient or research population.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or related discipline. .
• Preferred: At least one year of formal experience in a psychometrician/neuropsychometrician role. Pediatric assessment experience is strongly encouraged.
• Eligibility for board certification is welcomed.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY
The Neuropsychometrist is responsible for the administration and scoring of objective psychological or neuropsychological tests with specific, predetermined and manualized administration procedures. The responsibilities of a Neuropsychometrist include engaging the examinee in the testing process to the fullest extent possible, observing and describing the behavior of examinees and their test responses, and maintaining a detailed, accurate, and well-organized record of the test response protocols. The technician is also responsible for data entry of a draft record of the tests administered, test scores, and relevant observations into the electronic medical record, for the supervising psychologist’s review.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Legible penmanship.
• Excellent observational skills for recording patient behavioral observations.
• Position requires the ability to sit for long periods of time; talking with, listening to, and observing patients; with periods of walking, standing, or other means of mobility in the hospital environment.
• It is occasionally required to be able to lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds. Gross grasp is necessary in both hands and fine manipulation is required in the dominant hand for tasks such as manipulating test materials / stimuli, recording examinee responses, and keyboarding for data entry.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Neuropsychological/psychological test administration and scoring.
• Strong analytical skills to gather data and work with the psychologist to modify testing as needed.
• Fluency in computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows amongst others.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational ability, and work place flexibility.
• College-level reading and writing proficiency, with the ability to identify and concisely summarize relevant behavioral observations.

WORK DEMANDS

• Excellent social/interpersonal skills with patients from an array of medical, psychiatric backgrounds.
• This position requires working in the hospital setting, predominantly in the outpatient clinics.
• Occasional exposure to wet, humid, or dry conditions, as well noise, odors, hazards, and air or blood-borne pathogens.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administer and score psychological and neuropsychological tests to medical and psychiatric patients under supervision of staff Neuropsychologists.
• Obtain and record behavioral observations of patient during assessments.
• Enters assessment data into a table for integration into patient reports.
• Manages inventory for neuropsychological test materials (organization, alerting for reorder).
• Participate in weekly team meetings to assist with optimal department functioning.
• Miscellaneous clerical duties may be required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
At Hospital for Special Care, we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our team members. The wage range for this position is $29.54 to $45.78. Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%; paid time off; employer-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities; voluntary benefits, including pet insurance; employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center; an employee referral bonus program; and meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked.