Psychometrician CDC Developmental Assessment Center

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Administers and interprets psychological tests to patients to assess their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Administers a variety of psychological tests under the supervision of a licensed psychologist to children and adolescents to assess their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
• Scores psychological tests according to test manuals and observes patient behavior. Communicates results to supervising psychologist.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures of testing and scoring.
• Maintains rapport with patients through age-appropriate interaction.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, required.
• Master's degree in psychology or additional graduate course work, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

Must be able to interact effectively with children of all ages and population.

Experience:

Childcare experience or knowledge of test administration, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Sitting on child size chair – up to 90 minutes Kneeling or stooping to administer test to infant – up to 45 minutes

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"