Major Responsibilities:
Test Adminstration and Scoring
1)Administers routine psychological and neuropsychological tests according to test standards and departmental guidelines.
2)Performs technical interpretations (scoring) of routine level procedures by both manual and computer analysis.
3)Test administration and scoring is appropriate for age and cognitive status of each patient as discussed with the supervising psychologist.
4)Instructs patients in the use of self-report testing, reviews patient’s self-report data and scores the test(s).
5)Seeks out assistance from Neuropsychologists for individual supervision as needed
Documentation
1)Provides complete documentation for each procedure performed and maintains necessary records. Reports behavioral observations. Reviews patient’s existing records to aid in the assessment of the test data. Interprets test data under direct supervision of Neuropsychologist.
Scheduling Procedures
1)Upon receipt of referral, schedules services for outpatients.
2)Communticate effectively with physicans and patients. Demonstrates a tolerance for new ideas and suspends intial judgements, gives and accepts constructive feedback.
3)Assists with pre-certification procedures for insurance requirements
Skill Development
1)Attain knowledge and skills necessary to perform intermediate and advanced level procedures and preliminary interpretations of these procedures by both manual and computer analysis.
Other Activities
1)Orders and maintains testing supplies.
2) Adheres to departmental policies and procedures.
3)Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field in psychological and neuropsychological testing
-Preferred knowledge of routine Adult neuropsychological tests (WAIS-IV, WISC-V) -good patient rapport skills -basic computer literacy -good communication skills -good organizational skills -has basic exposure to psychological terminology -behavioral observations convey patient behaviors
-Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints -interact with both medical and psychological patients -flexible with work schedule and hours
