What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neuropsychometrist Technologist - Physican Practice position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
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The Neuropsychometrist functions as an integral member of the Neuropsychology Division within the Department of Psychiatry at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. While the incumbent works under supervision from the Neuropsychologists and the administrative supervisor assigned to the division, the incumbent is expected to work in an independent manner with minimal supervision after training is complete. Under the direction of licensed psychologists, the Neuropsychometrist assists in the differential diagnosis for patients with known or suspected neurological disorders affecting cerebral functioning. The neuropsychometrist administers, scores, and summarizes a comprehensive battery of neuropsychological tests that is one portion of the neuropsychologist's assessment of a patient's mental status. The Neuropsychometrist administers and scores a large number of complex standardized test instruments appropriate for specific age and clinical populations, ranging in age from preschool to very senior citizens. Clinical problems encountered are of a moderate to high level of complexity and require an unusual degree of judgment, personal flexibility and resourcefulness in decision-making. The neuropsychometrist make determinations concerning whether patients are capable of responding to assessment protocols in collaboration with the attending neuropsychologist, and must be innovative in testing severely disabled, emotionally disturbed, hearing impaired or non-English speaking patients while still adhering to standardized procedures. The neuropsychometrist interacts directly with medical and other professional faculty/staff in their discussions of any medical condition or other physical limitations the patient may have which must be taken into account to obtain reliable and valid data and to maximize patient comfort and safety.
The hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm and this is an onsite position.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social science, social work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Successful completion of at least 3 credit hours of graduate level psychometrics coursework completed at an accredited university.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be patient and tactful with medically ill and cognitively impaired participants.
- Experience and/or exposure to neurology, neurosurgical, or psychiatry patients
- Knowledge of testing methods, procedures and instruments used in assessment of individuals.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Valid driver's license
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!