Job Description

Works with licensed neuropsychologists to coordinate the neuropsychology program. Coordinates and oversees the administration and scoring of standardized psychological tests as part of targeted and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for pediatric and young adult patients receiving treatment or returning for follow-up neuropsychological monitoring for pediatric cancers and serious blood disorders. Directs training of psychologist assistants in appropriate behavioral management strategies and the maintenance of detailed behavioral observations during test administration. Oversees the maintenance and organization of neuropsychology service supplies. Coordinates and oversees test data entry into clinical and research databases. Coordinates clinical trial testing in line with designated research deadlines. Demonstrates independence in the development of written clinical summaries for clinical trial patients. Trains graduate students and neuropsychology trainees (e.g., interns) in standardized test administration and scoring. Supervises psychologist assistants.
Position Requirements:
Required: Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Psychology or related field (Education, Counseling) from a regionally accredited college or university. Minimum of 2,000 hours testing, scoring, and associated administrative experience (equivalent to one year full-time work experience as a psychometrist/school psychometrist)

Preferred: Previous assessment experience with infants and toddlers.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: One of the following:
1. Certification as a Psychometrist by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP) or
2. Certification in School Psychometry and completion of School Psychometry Program or
3. Licensure as a Psychological Technician

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed/ self-motivated; must have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure; {2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one\'s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; {6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; {10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer\'s perceived needs. UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.