Psychometric Technician - IFHF

Job Description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Psychometric Technician to administer, score, and manage psychological and neuropsychological tests while ensuring standardized procedures for assessing cognitive, emotional and behavioral functions. Key duties include conducting initial screening of new subjects, scheduling subjects for testing/intake evaluation, preparing test materials and managing inventories, maintaining precise records, observing client behavior during testing, scoring tests and sometimes providing preliminary data for reports, all while upholding strict confidentiality and collaborating with the clinical team.

This position will be in support of the Army Intrepid Spirit Center, supporting the Neurofeedback and Cognitive Rehabilitation Programs located on the campus of Fort Campbell.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities

• Test Administration:
• Conduct standardized tests following precise protocols.
• Administer and score neuropsychological tests on research subjects.
• Administer clinical assessment/standardized intake instruments, independently develop and employ alternate or modified assessment instruments/strategies as necessary.
• Conducts electroencephalograms on patients participating in the project. Studies health records to review for medical conditions which could affect EEG procedures. Explains the procedure to the patients and ensures patient comfort.
• Maintains EEG equipment; sharpens, cleans, and sterilizes electrodes.
• Testing Support:
• Conduct initial screening evaluation of new research subjects.
• Schedule testing/intake evaluations. Escort subjects as necessary.
• Maintain testing inventories.
• Assist in research activities including data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation; training and writing SOPs; and following the protocol to perform testing.
• Client/Team Interactions:
• Provide clear instructions, manage patient behavior during sessions.
• Report observations to supervising psychologist(s).
• Maintain a close liaison with the neuropsychology disciplines at the various medical centers.
• Data Management:
• Enter data accurately and organize results.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or in a related behavioral science.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy; ability to follow strict procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; basic knowledge of counseling skills for eliciting cooperation from difficult research subjects.
• Knowledge of psychological assessment principles.
• Ability to adapt to change in evaluating subjects of different disability during complex testing modalities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.
  
  

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
  
  

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a medical hospital setting.
  
  

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $22.16-$28.85. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
  
  

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
  
  

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.