Pediatric Psychometrist - Developmental and Behavioral Peds - SE

Department: 03460 GCMG Pediatric Psychology: 1001 Blythe - Pediatrics:
Psychiatry

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday:
Day

Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95

This position will provide psychometric support to the Developmental & Behavioral Pediatric patient population with a primary focus on patients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and/or Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for child, adolescent, adult, and older adult population of patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
• Participates in Performance Improvement studies.
• Makes careful, complete, and accurate observations regarding patients' behavior, test‑taking attitudes, cognitive and/or behavioral strategies with test items, and any other matter which may affect the test results or contribute to understanding of patients' performances.
• Scores tests in an accurate and timely manner, including tests that he/she administers or which have been administered by other departmental staff.
• Performs data entry and program execution for computer‑based scoring, and assists in computer entry of test data for record keeping, quality assurance, program evaluation and research.
• Assists in collecting relevant historical and behavioral data about the patient under the request and supervision of a licensed staff psychologist.
• Maintains files of current test results and/or archived results in a timely and accurate manner, and protects the confidentiality of all records.
• Stores, monitors usage, and requests orders of test materials, answer sheets, equipment, and assessment software so that these materials are kept in sufficient supply, and assists in tracking and management of other therapeutic supplies as assigned.

Hearing adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc. Vision adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and normal language/cognitive skills. Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher. May lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally 21–50 pounds. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties may require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending;

on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. May have to transfer patients. Personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast‑paced clinical environment.

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Behavioral Sciences required. Master's degree in Psychology or Behavioral Sciences and applicable state Licensure at the Psychological Associate Level is preferred. Two years of clinical experience in a health care setting is preferred. BLS may be required and per policy guidelines.

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• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

• Specify assessment with children, adolescents, young adults only
• Neuropsychological assessment experience preferred.
• Experience with children/adolescents highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Word/Excel preferred.
• Experience in standardized assessment measures strongly preferred. Administers a broad range of psychological and neuropsychological tests including intelligence and cognitive tests, personality and behavioral tests, mental status examinations, and other structured assessment techniques under the request of and direct clinical supervision of licensed practicing psychologists.