
Posted 28 days ago
Psychological Testing Assistant
Idaho Falls, United StatesRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
Administers and scores psychological test batteries, supports psychologists in treatment decisions, and maintains testing materials and records.
About this role
Administration and scoring of psychological test batteries, evaluating cognitive, academic, neuropsychological, behavioral, and emotional status in order to assist psychologists in treatment decisions.
Duties:
- Securing and ensuring testing environments are free from extraneous variables
- Ensuring that patients and PTA’s have all the requisite tools before testing begins
- Apprising clients of the purpose of each session before commencement
- Administering and readministering instruments in the standardized manner.
- Provide a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing. Including interactions with the patient’s parents or peers that may be observed
- Performing slight modifications to or translating items, if permitted
- Debriefing clients upon completion of testing, if necessary
- Scoring raw data and using appropriate norms
- Contextualizing data to detect whether clients fall within the normal or disordered range of functioning
- Compiling reports outlining the results obtained and the implications thereof
- Ensuring the most updated version of each test is used, unless otherwise specified
Qualifications for Psychological Testing Services
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Strong understanding of psychological testing principles and procedures
- Experience administering and scoring psychological tests
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Skills
Behavioral AssessmentCognitive AssessmentEmotional AssessmentGoogle WorkspaceNeuropsychological AssessmentPsychological TestingTest AdministrationTest Scoring