What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychometrist position at University of North Texas Health Science Center?
Title: Psychometrist
Employee Classification: Professional - HRLY
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Health Systems
SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Aff
Department: HSC-HSC Health Geriatrics-345500
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: $26/ per hour
FTE:
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview:
Department Summary
HSC Health is the academic clinical practice of the Health Science Center, where quality care meets quality education.
HSC Health primary and multispecialty care offices are located on the HSC, Denton and Dallas UNT System campuses, focusing on improving health outcomes to build healthier communities.
Care includes mobile health initiatives and extends to hospitals, surgery centers, long term/continuing care centers, and in-home care. HSC Health's interprofessional teams work collaboratively to achieve an optimized treatment plan tailored to the individual patient.
Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, specialized technicians, nurses and more work together while intentionally integrating healthcare students, residents, and fellows to deliver care to our community.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for administering and scoring specialized neuropsychological tests designed to assess cognitive function in individuals, providing detailed reports to clinicians to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning, and potentially contributing to research of cognitive changes, all under the supervision of a licensed neuropsychologist.
Plans, coordinates, and performs statistical analysis for basic and/or segments of complex project or work assignments. Works independently on most phases of statistical and/or psychometric analysis.
Accountable for basic and complex statistical design and analysis decisions such as variance estimations (weighting), sample design, statistical modeling, and psychometrics. Ensures quality control of deliverables. Designs, develops and documents technical and operational procedures and statistical guidelines for assigned area.
Assists with project development and monitors project budgets. Applies advanced knowledge of statistical procedures, psychometric methods and their applications and statistical programming.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and prior testing experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Interpreting test results, collaborating with multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience administering neuropsychology assessment.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
None
Work Schedule:
Standard Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Salary : $26
