Psychometric Technician Per Diem

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.

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.

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