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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

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Job Summary

Responsible for the administration and scoring of psychological and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a clinical psychologist or clinical neuropsychologist. Makes note of behavioral observations during the course of the assessment that may be used by the psychologist to aid in test interpretation. The psychometrist may also be responsible for collecting demographic information from a patient. In addition, the psychometrist may also be responsible for various clerical or administrative duties that include but are not limited to: patient scheduling, and procurement of office and testing supplies.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum Experience: Competence in the proper techniques to administer standard psychological testing.

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Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience:

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Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent Communication Skills (verbal and written) Bi-lingual skills a plus

• Ability to make patients feel comfortable and at ease prior to and during testing

• Keen observation to details and accuracy
  

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Interacts with a patient to administer various tests to assist in the diagnosis or treatment of patients with psychological or neurological disorders.

• Confidently and properly administers and scores standard tests.

• Pays special attention to the patient's emotional state or any behavioral changes that might occur during testing.

• Provides the data from testing procedures to the neuropsychologist.

• Times tests and records results.

• Frequently interacts, seeks guidance, and is under the direct supervision of the supervising neuropsychologist.

• Performs administrative or clerical work in support of the neuropsychologist or The Rehab Institute.

• Administers and scores intelligence, aptitude, achievement and other psychological and neuropsychological tests to provide information regarding a patients cognitive functioning.

• Uses paper and pencil tests or other testing equipment such as picture tests or finger tapping boards.

• Provides data and reports to the neuropsychologist in a legible format.
  

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.