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Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.
Working under the supervision of the Neuropsychologist, the Psychometric Technician will assist in administering a wide range of standardized neuropsychological tests to patients with a diverse range of acquired or developmental neurocognitive disorders. This position assists in the cognitive evaluation of patients by administering, scoring and reporting the results of standardized tests of mental ability, as well as recording behavioral observations of patients during testing.
Qualifications
Experience Minimum Required
One year of related patient care experience or equivalency
Experience Preferred/Desired
Two years or more of experience in a related position and/or supervised experience preferred, with
cognitive assessment
Working with neurological and/or psychiatric patients
Prior experience with neuropsychological testing preferred
Education Minimum Required
B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or related field
Special Skills Minimum Required
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with and elicit cooperation from diverse patient populations, including patients with significant cognitive, behavioral, and psychiatric problems
Strong communication skills and ability to efficiently and effectively communicate with professional and administrative staff
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and prioritize
Excellent observational skills and the ability to record and convey those observations systematically and reliably through writing
Ability to take direction from clinical supervisors
Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office
Special Skills Preferred/Desired
Interviewing skills
Statistical analysis
Statistical reporting
Data analysis
No formal certification needed. Work is conducted under the supervision of licensed Ph.D. level
neuropsychologist.
EEO StatementWentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
