Psychometrist / Psychological Assistant

Work Week: Full Time (salary)

Shoreline Psychological Services, LLC, is a private practice providing psychological services to a broad range of clients. We specialize in diagnostic assessment services. The main office is located in St. Petersburg, Florida with several satellite offices in the region.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position involves assisting licensed clinical psychologists with testing and assessment in a busy private practice. As a trainee psychometrist, you will learn to assist in administering psychological tests and measures under close clinical supervision. This would be an ideal position for someone who has completed a BA or BS in psychology and is interested in eventually pursuing graduate education in psychology. It requires a basic understanding of statistics.

Initial training on the administration of psychological measures and other job duties will be provided by Shoreline Psychological Services while you are a salaried trainee. Upon successful completion of training, and demonstration of skills as a trained psychometrist, you will be eligible for promotion into the full psychometrist position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field.

* Background: Must have a background indicating responsibility, good boundaries, and good judgment. A Level 2 Background Screening for criminal offenses is required prior to starting work. Due to the sensitive nature of the work and contact with vulnerable clients, criminal history will be disqualifying.

* Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in data entry and standard computer-based applications is required.

* Able to learn quickly and understand basic psychological/statistical information

* Good boundaries with clients.

* Good judgment regarding personal information and confidential materials.

* Flexible and able to multi-task

* Strong time management skills and attention to detail

* Strong interpersonal skills (able to work with people of varying backgrounds and ages)

* Academically inclined

Travel: Travel with a psychologist to testing sites within a 2-hour radius of St. Petersburg, Florida is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Required materials to be submitted:

* Resume

* Cover letter

* Three references, two of which must be professional and/or academic.

* Copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application) * Selected applicants will be invited for telephone pre-screening and/or in-person interview(s).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Is your background free from any criminal convictions or pending/current charges in order to pass a mandatory (per Florida statute) criminal background screening?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Petersburg, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Petersburg, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person