Psychological Testing Assistant
Administration and scoring of psychological test batteries, evaluating cognitive, academic, neuropsychological, behavioral, and emotional status in order to assist psychologists in treatment decisions.
Duties:
- Securing and ensuring testing environments are free from extraneous variables
- Ensuring that patients and PTA’s have all the requisite tools before testing begins
- Apprising clients of the purpose of each session before commencement
- Administering and readministering instruments in the standardized manner.
- Provide a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing. Including interactions with the patient’s parents or peers that may be observed
- Performing slight modifications to or translating items, if permitted
- Debriefing clients upon completion of testing, if necessary
- Scoring raw data and using appropriate norms
- Contextualizing data to detect whether clients fall within the normal or disordered range of functioning
- Compiling reports outlining the results obtained and the implications thereof
- Ensuring the most updated version of each test is used, unless otherwise specified
Qualifications for Psychological Testing Services
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Strong understanding of psychological testing principles and procedures
- Experience administering and scoring psychological tests
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance