Overview:
Join our team at NYC Traumatic Brain Injury Center! We operate multiple locations in Elmhurst, Brooklyn Heights, and Manhattan. We are offering a full-time position in our Brooklyn Center with an atractive compensation package and benefits package that includes Medical Insurance, 401K savings plan with matching contributions, paid time off, vacation, holidays, working from Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, to a fully Bilingual (Spanish - English) Psychometrist.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required and mandatory for this role. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both languages.
Our clinic serves TBI survivors amid an ethnically and linguistically diverse, multi-cultural population of principally essential workers. (please see our website for more detailed information www.nyctbi.com).
We are seeking a skilled Psychometrics Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research, data analysis, and statistical software, with a focus on clinical research and data collection.
A psychometrist primarily works under the supervision of licensed psychologists or neuropsychologists, administering and scoring standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests.
Responsabilities:
- Test Administration: Conducts cognitive, behavioral, and emotional assessments, often in one-on-one settings with patients or clients, using various standardized tools and tests.
- Test Scoring: Carefully scores test responses and inputs data according to protocol, ensuring accuracy for later interpretation by a supervising psychologist.
- Preparation of Testing Materials: Prepares testing kits, materials, and devices, maintaining them in good condition, and sometimes tailoring materials to fit individual testing needs.
- Patient Interaction: Works directly with patients or clients of diverse backgrounds, establishing rapport to facilitate accurate testing results and ensuring comfort throughout the testing process.
- Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintains organized and detailed records, documenting the testing process and patient behavior that may affect test results.
- Observation and Behavioral Notes: Observes and notes client behavior and emotional state during testing, providing additional context for interpreting test outcomes.
- Maintaining Confidentiality: Ensures the confidentiality of all patient records and test results in compliance with HIPAA and other relevant standards.
- Training and Supervision (if experienced): May train new psychometrists or supervise interns, depending on experience level.
Skills
- Detail orientation
- Organization
- Observation
- Communicate
- Reliability
- Record-keeping
- Ethics
- Collaboration
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Statistics, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- Proven experience in psychometrics, clinical research, or related fields
- Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in statistical software
- Familiarity with data collection methodologies
- Ability to work collaboratively in a research environment
This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects and contribute to advancements in the field of psychology. If you are passionate about psychometrics and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
