Psychometrist I - Adult/Geriatrics

Facility: WellStar Medical Group - Marietta (3939 Roswell)

Overview

Psychometrist I is an important part of the clinical team. He/She will administer and score psychological tests to assist psychologists in the conducting of evaluations in the WellStar Psychological Services practices. As an integral part of the clinical team, the Psychometrist I will participate in acquiring additional information (collateral, medical records, etc.), which will help clarify a patient's diagnostic picture. While the clinical interpretation of test results is the responsibility of psychologists, the gathering and synthesizing of information into detailed and comprehensive reports is expected. Ensuring accuracy of test administration practices and scoring is imperative, in keeping with American Psychological Association and National Association of Psychometrists guidelines.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Administration of Psychological Tests
• The psycholometrist will administer cognitive, ability, and other psychological tests as needed to answer questions that prompted the evaluation
• The psychometrist will prepare and conduct biofeedback assessments as needed
• The psychometrist will ensure familiarity, standardized administration procedures, and population norms for all tests administered as part of pre-surgical and/or other psychological evaluations
• The psychometrist will prepare computer-based tests for patient self-administration
• Scoring of Psychological Tests
• The psychometrist will understand appropriate protocols for establishment of test basals and ceilings for all tests, prior to utilization
• The psychometrist will use computer-based or hand-scoring procedures accurately
• The psychometrist will manage psychological test data
• Gathering of Clinical Information
• The psychometrist will review medical and psychological records
• The psychometrist will consult with other medical professionals involved in patient care
• The psychometrist will gather other information critical to the presenting patient and problem from family members, teachers, medical records, etc.
• Report Writing & Documentation
• The psychometrist will document all clinical encounters for inclusion in the medical record
• The psychometrist will participate in the writing of patient background information, behavioral observations, and other sections contained within a psychological evaluation.
• Other
• The psychometrist will conduct literature reviews to ensure that testing procedures and diagnostics occur according to evidence-based (or if unavailable) empirically supported guidelines
• The psychometrist will participate in the conducting of clinical research via the WellStar Psychological Services practice via the securing of informed consents, conducting literature reviews, etc.
• The psychometrist will meet regularly with supervising psychologists to ensure fluid communication regarding patients presenting to the WellStar Psychological Services practice
• The psychometrist attends clinical and other meetings as required
• The psychometrist ensures adequate test supplies are available
• Required for All Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
• Qualifications
  
  

Required Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, educational psychology, counseling, or a related field Required
• Graduate coursework in clinical appraisal/assessment Required
• Required Minimum Experience
• Minimum 1 year in a clinical training environment with a medical population Required
• This can include experience gained as part of a graduate training program in professional counseling, psychology, etc. Required
• Required Minimum Skills
• Organizational abilities, the ability to work within the structure, and meet deadlines are essential.
• The successful candidate will possess initiative, attention to detail, mathematical and computation skills, and excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and overall computer literacy are important.
• Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
  
  

Additional Licenses and Certifications