Psychometrist I / II - Neurology Clinic

UTHealth Department of Neurology in Houston, TX is seeking a dedicated full-time Psychometrist to join our team. In this role, you will work under direct supervision to administer cognitive, psychological, and academic assessments to patients, accurately score results, and prepare detailed reports that support clinical evaluation and treatment planning. You will also contribute to ongoing research efforts through data acquisition, entry, and analysis, playing an important part in advancing neurological understanding and patient care. Benefits 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37‑38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary Under direct supervision, administers cognitive, psychological, and academic tests to patients. Also scores patient test results and provides scoring reports for evaluation and further treatment of the patient; assists in research data acquisition, input, and analysis. Position Key Accountabilities Utilizes approved methods and techniques in administering standardized test and determines test scores in accordance with general accepted norms and methods for such test. Clearly communicates test scores and associated testing information, and furnishes test results and other clinical observations to Psychologists in a timely and professional manner. Assists with research data acquisition, input and analysis. Conducts research protocols for the division. Assists with research data input and analysis as directed. Assist in the training of students in the division. Assists in literature searches in relation to any clinically relevant topics as well as recent articles on psychological tests and norms currently used in the division. May assist the Psychologist in any testing conducted on patients during surgical procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills Basic computer skills using Windows, Word and Excel. Ability to interact with a diverse adolescent and adult population in a clinical setting. Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) by Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP) preferred Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Minimum Experience None. Physical Requirements Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4. Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. #J-18808-Ljbffr