Job Description
Overview
The Psychometrist performs formal psychological assessment with patients under the direction of a licensed Psychologist. The Psychometrist must ensure a collaborative relationship with Neuropsychologists. The Psychometrist must be able to communicate well with providers, patients, families and staff.
Qualifications
Education Level Field of Study Bachelor's Degree
Related Field
Or Master's Degree
Licenses/Certifications Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) within 2 years - Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP)
Work Experience Length of Experience Psyhometrist
1+ years
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements Must have necessary skills to give batteries of tests to a wide variety of individuals of all ages and abilities. Must continue learning and gaining skills with new testing materials. Must utilize good judgment in situations that will bring out the best performance in individuals. Needs ability to communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare providers. Must be self-motivating, highly enthusiastic, well organized and flexible in hours as necessary.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Administers and scores various advanced psychological assessments to patients ranging in age from infant through geriatric.
Communicates assessment process to patients and family members.
Structures the assessments to adapt to patient needs and still maintain accurate results.
Selects appropriate avenues for learning and attends mandatory inservice program. Attains a minimum of 7 hours of continuing education per year.
About Us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $19.25per hour - $31.19per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work