The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Psychometrist to join the UCLA Health Operation Mend Program. This program provides advanced medical and surgical care, comprehensive psychological evaluations, and intensive treatment for service members, veterans, and their caregivers experiencing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Primary duties include:
Administer a wide range of neuropsychological and psychological tests
Score tests accurately and record summary data
Create patient summaries by collecting and documenting historical and behavioral data
Organize and maintain testing materials and protocols
Teach and demonstrate testing techniques to trainees and students, including proper administration, scoring, and patient interaction
Perform data entry and execute computer-based scoring
Develop and maintain databases, ensuring accurate data entry for quality assurance, program evaluation, and research
Salary range: $30.53/hr - $40.30/hr
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or other mental health related field
Minimum 2 years of experience in psychometric testing
Prior experience with behavioral analyses and intervention techniques (preferred)
Knowledge of current legal and ethical standards in psychology
Extensive training in a variety of psychological and research assessment measures
Strong ability to train and supervise externs, interns, and staff
Proven collaborative teamwork skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills,, including report editing
Commitment to patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, JCAHO, CMS, and related regulations
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