Neuropsychology Tech

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017217 Children's Specialty Services

Summary:

Full Time, 7:30-4:00p

Salary:

Most new hires start between $21.70-$27.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Per Arkansas Psychology State Board Rules and Regulations, passing grades are required in college courses in abnormal psychology, personality, psychological statistics, and psychological testing/tests

The Neuropsychology Tech provides neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents. This person will demonstrate continued competence in psychological assessment as evidenced by accurate administration and scoring. The Technician will work with a neuropsychologist, a psychologist, or an investigator as appropriate to provide diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Certified Technician - Arkansas Psychology Board

Description

1. Administers and scores cognitive, achievement, and behavioral/emotional tests and records observations of patient behavior

2.Accurately enters test scores in a timely manner.

1. Interprets findings and communicates the results to supervisor.

2. Reviews and ensures timeliness, accuracy, and availability and security of information

3. Trouble-shoots difficult testing situations and administer tests that are developmentally appropriate for the child

4. Contributes to written reports, including writing observations of patient behaviors and entering test scores in a template

5. Reports abnormal or concerning results from psychological evaluations to supervisor.

6. Ensures accurate and responsible analysis and interpretation of psychological testing.

7. Maintains and expands professional expertise by completing appropriate continuing education.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s ( is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status ( from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report ( for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest ( provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

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