Description:
Job Summary:
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Psychological Testing Technician, under supervision, conducts psychological assessments using appropriate clinical knowledge and adherence to Company standards.
Core Job Duties/Responsibilities:
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Administer and score psychological assessments in a consistent manner with prevailing standards and procedures.
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Input testing data, reports, templates, etc. into the relevant software and electronic medical record in a timely manner (Note: This does not include scoring, interpretation, or any other clinical decision making that is to be done by a Psychologist).
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Assistance with technical writing, proof reading, and assurance of quality documentary standards in the assessment process.
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Correspond appropriately with clients.
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Ensure that the services are provided in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility, local, state, and federal laws, regulation and licensure/accreditation standards.
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Create a climate that promotes quality treatment for each client and family through excellence as outlined in the facility’s policies and procedures.
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Attend clinical staffing meetings and seek supervision consistently and when situations warrant.
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Collect and communicate ongoing clinical data to the supervising psychologist, treating clinician, and direct support staff.
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Develop professional competence through participation in continuing educational programs.
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Assist and coordinate care to meet all accreditation and certification requirements.
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Other job duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s or graduate degree from a regionally accredited school in either Psychology, Sociology, or related behavioral science field.
o Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience during the preceding three (3) years in the performance of psychological and/or neuropsychological testing and test scoring.
o Documented competency in administering and scoring standardized cognitive, intelligence, personality and neuropsychological tests.
o There is no state license or formal state certification that is required. While NC does not license testing technicians, professionals can pursue voluntary national credentials, such as the Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) offered through the Board of Certified Psychometrists.
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
o Knowledge of health care laws and regulations, including HIPAA
o Knowledge of industry trends related to clinical performance
o Ability to administer and score a variety of psychological tests and assessments
o Problem-solving
o Collaboration
o Verbal communication
o Listening
o Data entry skills
o People skills
o Informing
o Customer focus
o Attention to detail
o Professionalism
o Professional judgment
Physical Requirements
- Constantly – Sitting, Typing, Speaking, Hearing, Seeing
- Frequently – Standing, Walking, Pushing/Pulling
- Occasionally – Reaching, Lifting, Carrying, Emotional Verbal Interaction, Stress Tolerance
- Rarely – Bending
- Any object that will be lifted, pushed, pulled, or carried should not exceed a weight of 20 lbs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each core job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary for an individual in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
