What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Evaluator - Psychometric Technician, part time position at McLean Hospital?
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
This is a part time position up to 10 hours a week. In-person workdays are on Tuesdays between 10am - 1:30pm, sometimes staying as late at 3:30pm. Report writing can be done independently (remotely).
The McLean Child and Adolescent Testing Clinic provides comprehensive neuropsychological, academic, and psychological evaluations to children and adolescents with learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and neurological issues. The clinic is staffed by neuropsychologists and has a post-doctoral training program.
The Clinic Has An Immediate Opening For a Part-time Academic Evaluator Position. The Position Includes Administration Of Educational Tests, Attendance And Presentation At Weekly Case Conference, Scoring, Interpreting, And Writing Up The Test Results For Each Evaluation. Testing In The Clinic Is Performed On Tuesdays. Rate Is Commensurate With Qualifications. Requirements Include:
B.A. in education or psychology-related field, Master’s level degree in education preferred
Familiarity with administration of educational tests such as the WIAT and the Woodcock Johnson
Experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety and mood-related difficulties
Coursework on testing and assessment
All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.
Summary
Working under the supervision of the Neuropsychologist, the Psychometric Technician will assist in administering a wide range of standardized academic, educational, or neuropsychological tests to pediatric outpatient with a diverse range of acquired or developmental neurocognitive disorders. This position assists in the cognitive evaluation of patients by administering, scoring and reporting the results of standardized tests of mental ability, as well as recording behavioral observations of patients during testing.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
The McLean Child and Adolescent Testing Clinic provides comprehensive neuropsychological, academic, and psychological evaluations to children and adolescents with learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and neurological issues. The clinic is staffed by neuropsychologists and has a post-doctoral training program.
The Clinic Has An Immediate Opening For a Part-time Academic Evaluator Position. The Position Includes Administration Of Educational Tests, Attendance And Presentation At Weekly Case Conference, Scoring, Interpreting, And Writing Up The Test Results For Each Evaluation. Testing In The Clinic Is Performed On Tuesdays. Rate Is Commensurate With Qualifications. Requirements Include:
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
excel programming experience 0-1 year preferred working with neurological and/or psychiatric patients 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
799 Concord Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly
Grade
5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
This is a part time position up to 10 hours a week. In-person workdays are on Tuesdays between 10am - 1:30pm, sometimes staying as late at 3:30pm. Report writing can be done independently (remotely).
The McLean Child and Adolescent Testing Clinic provides comprehensive neuropsychological, academic, and psychological evaluations to children and adolescents with learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and neurological issues. The clinic is staffed by neuropsychologists and has a post-doctoral training program.
The Clinic Has An Immediate Opening For a Part-time Academic Evaluator Position. The Position Includes Administration Of Educational Tests, Attendance And Presentation At Weekly Case Conference, Scoring, Interpreting, And Writing Up The Test Results For Each Evaluation. Testing In The Clinic Is Performed On Tuesdays. Rate Is Commensurate With Qualifications. Requirements Include:
B.A. in education or psychology-related field, Master’s level degree in education preferred
Familiarity with administration of educational tests such as the WIAT and the Woodcock Johnson
Experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety and mood-related difficulties
Coursework on testing and assessment
All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.
Summary
Working under the supervision of the Neuropsychologist, the Psychometric Technician will assist in administering a wide range of standardized academic, educational, or neuropsychological tests to pediatric outpatient with a diverse range of acquired or developmental neurocognitive disorders. This position assists in the cognitive evaluation of patients by administering, scoring and reporting the results of standardized tests of mental ability, as well as recording behavioral observations of patients during testing.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
- Administer standardized neuropsychological tests that assess cognitive and behavioral functioning (including intelligence, attention/executive functions, memory, language, visuospatial/quantitative abilities, mood, and personality) to patients.
- Observe patients during and after testing, record behavioral observations and report to psychologist any information that may affect the validity of test results.
- Accurately score all tests per standardized methods. Maintain an up-to-date and thorough knowledge of the scoring procedures for a wide variety of neuropsychological measures.
- Create summary score sheets for each patient, detailing their performance by cognitive domain compared to the normative sample for each test.
- Help establish and maintain an appropriate testing environment.
- Enter scores and other data into a database as necessary.
The McLean Child and Adolescent Testing Clinic provides comprehensive neuropsychological, academic, and psychological evaluations to children and adolescents with learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and neurological issues. The clinic is staffed by neuropsychologists and has a post-doctoral training program.
The Clinic Has An Immediate Opening For a Part-time Academic Evaluator Position. The Position Includes Administration Of Educational Tests, Attendance And Presentation At Weekly Case Conference, Scoring, Interpreting, And Writing Up The Test Results For Each Evaluation. Testing In The Clinic Is Performed On Tuesdays. Rate Is Commensurate With Qualifications. Requirements Include:
- B.A. in education or psychology-related field, master’s level degree in education preferred
- Familiarity with administration of educational tests such as the WIAT and the Woodcock Johnson
- Experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety and mood-related difficulties
- Coursework on testing and assessment
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
excel programming experience 0-1 year preferred working with neurological and/or psychiatric patients 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with other professional and administrative staff across multiple departments.
- Obtain operant familiarity with practice procedures and policies regarding psychological assessment.
- Good verbal, written and computer skills.
- Excellent observational skills and the ability to record and convey those observations systematically and reliably through writing.
- Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
799 Concord Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly
Grade
5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Salary : $23 - $33