Title: Psychometrist - Hourly

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Geriatrics-300702

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

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 inter professional 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

The Psychometrist 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.

This position plans, coordinates, and performs statistical analysis for basic and/or segments of complex projects or work assignments, working independently on most phases of statistical and psychometric analysis. Accountable for both basic and complex statistical design and analysis decisions, including variance estimations (weighting), sample design, statistical modeling, and psychometrics, while ensuring quality control of deliverables.

Designs, develops, and documents technical and operational procedures as well as statistical guidelines for assigned areas. Assists with project development and monitors project budgets, applying advanced knowledge of statistical procedures, psychometric methods, their applications, and statistical programming.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or prior testing experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiar with neuropsychological testing.

Job Duties:

• Administer and score psychological and neuropsychological assessments.
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports. 
• Assist in the development and maintenance of testing materials and protocols. 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all patient information and test data.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

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:

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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.