Psychology Technician

Job Title

Psychology Technician

Job Description

Psychological Services: Under the direct supervision of a fully licensed psychologist, the incumbent aides the psychologist in conducting psychological and neuro-psychological evaluations of patients. Duties include skillful administration and scoring of a broad range of specialized tests measuring cognitive, intellectual, sensory, and motor functioning. These measures could include, but not be limited to the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Wechsler Memory Scale, and Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery. In performing these duties, the incumbent would utilize general knowledge of important psychometric issues, such as adherence to standardized test administration and precise scoring techniques. Incumbent would be able to establish rapport and gain cooperation of patients in a congenial manner that utilizes motivational techniques which do not violate standardized test administration. With input from the requesting or supervising psychologist, the incumbent determines ways to best communicate with patients exhibiting language or processing difficulties. The incumbent exercises good judgment and readily consults with the requesting or supervising psychologist if patients exhibit distress or reveal dire personal problems during testing. The incumbent collects pertinent patient information from a variety of sources to assist in the acquisition of a thorough clinical history. The incumbent would be expected to perform other clinically-related duties as designated by the Behavior Health Supervisor. Professional relationships: The incumbent develops and maintains necessary professional relationships with other healthcare service providers and maintains related records and confidentiality. The incumbent provides necessary information concerning work projects, workload, and statistical data for clinical and administrative purposes. The incumbent maintains client records as part of the VHA medical records system and follows Federal Privacy Act Regulations, Title 5, U.S. Code, Section 552(a), HIPAA, and other relevant privacy regulations. The incumbent provides veteran healthcare services in accordance with established professional ethical standards as pertaining to clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology.