Psychometrician-Clearlake
Company: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
Location: Webster
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Psychometrician position is
responsible for providing high quality services in administering
and scoring neuropsychological and psychological tests, and
performing neuropsychological evaluations, under the supervision of
a licensed psychologist.This position also participates in
divisional activities where appropriate and department initiatives,
identifying and assisting with opportunities for performance
improvement activities for programs.PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Establishes and maintains professional relationships, trust and
credibility with all on the healthcare team, serving as clinical
resource for routine matters with peers and physicians.
Provides guidance and training for clinical students, acting as a
resource and mentor.
Collaborates with interprofessional team members to provide
clinical expertise, providing appropriate clinical judgment and
support interprofessional health care team.
Recommends opportunities for improvement of department score for
turnover/retention/employee engagement.SERVICE ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
Administers neuropsychological evaluations under the direction of
the licensed psychologist. Assists in report formatting and writing
when directed by licensed psychologist.
Completes assignments that include data collection and entry, and
basic analysis when directed by section head.
Conducts presentations/lectures as required by section head.
Contributes towards improving department scores for patient
satisfaction on scorecard through peer-to-peer
accountability.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Administers and scores all paper-and-pencil and computerized
neuropsychological and psychological test instruments as directed
by senior staff member within the generally designated time
limitations set forth in Neuropsychology.
Maintains records as directed by division guidelines.
Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement
activities, impacting quality and safety targets, reporting near
misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional
team.Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for
quality and safety.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Works in conjunction with department to reduce any waste of
resources and materials and perpetuate financial stewardship and
growth.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks for self and area(s) of responsibility to
meet the labor productivity standards. Utilizes time between heavy
workloads efficiently and helps other team
members.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSParticipates in
specified division clinical education programs, division meetings
and psychometrics meetings. Offers innovative solutions through
participation in performance improvement hospital projects and
department activities
Maintains personal professional development through professional
organization membership.Completes and updates the My Development
plan on an on-going basis.Seeks opportunities to expand learning to
further their education for growth with a focus on continual
development.This job description is not intended to be
all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably
related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves
the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need
arises.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degreeWORK EXPERIENCE
Six months supervised experience in psychological or
neuropsychological test administrationLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS -
REQUIRED
N/ALICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
CSP - Certified Specialist in Psychometry (BCP) within 3
yearsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
Demonstrates ability to work with patients of all age levels
Demonstrates ability to handle situations that might arise in both
inpatient and outpatient settings
Maintain skills necessary to perform these duties including mastery
of new assessment measures and scoring procedures when
indicated
Ability for self-direction, flexibility
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (training
available)
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform No
Scrubs No
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of
Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's
leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit
corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical
Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to
maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing
their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of
women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which
Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not
engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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