Psychometrist

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Department Overview

The Neurodevelopmental Services department provides services on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.Specific services include medical management by our Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics team and diagnostic assessment services by our Neuropsychology providers. Neurodevelopmental Services is a subgroup of our broader Outpatient Mental Health team providing individual and family therapy, psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, and psychiatric evaluation and medication management (Available to children who are already patients of Children's mental health, pediatric, or subspecialty clinics).

Position Summary

The Psychometrist is responsible for the administration and scoring of standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 0-25) presenting with a wide range of medical, neurological, and neurodevelopmental conditions. This role supports licensed neuropsychologists in the clinical assessment of patients with complex presentations, including but not limited to traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, oncology, genetic disorders, neuroinflammatory conditions, and congenital heart disease.

Education:
*Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Education, or a related healthcare field. A Master's degree is preferred.

*Board Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) credential through the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP) is preferred.

Experience:
*Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in psychometric assessment, specifically within a pediatric or clinical medical setting. Experience with diverse pediatric populations and developmental disabilities is highly desirable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Clinical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of standardized psychometric instruments (e.g., Wechsler scales, Woodcock-Johnson, NEPSY-II, D-KEFS, Bayley Scales of Infant Development).
*Developmental Knowledge: Understanding of pediatric neurodevelopment and the ability to adapt administration techniques to accommodate physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments.
*Attention to Detail: Demonstrated or proven accuracy in scoring and data entry, with a commitment to maintaining the integrity of standardized data.
*Communication: Strong professional writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary medical team.
*Ethics and Compliance: Strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, APA ethical guidelines, and hospital policies regarding patient confidentiality and protected health information (PHI).

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee's scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.