Psychometrist

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS
Department: Psychology and CAPS
FTE: 1.0 (80hours per pay period)
Workdays: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Shift(s): Days
Shift Length: 8 hours
Location: In-Person

Purpose of this position: Under clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist, neuropsychologist or other appropriately qualified health care provider, performs direct patient care and work of routine difficulty in administering, scoring
and compiling results of standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer interactive standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests, including measures of cognitive, academic, verbal, visuospatial, memory, and motor abilities, as well as inventories of personality and psychological functioning to child and adult patients, under the supervision of licensed health care providers or researchers appropriately qualified to utilize such clinical measures
• Observe patients during testing process and make judgments about ability and/or level of function, as well as validity of data obtained
• Utilize careful attention to detail and appropriate judgment to score standardized psychological and neuropsychological measures in accordance with test manual guidelines and clinical supervision from licensed providers
• Accurately compile results into a summary score sheet reflecting the patient's test scores
• Compile written reports of behavioral observations of patient made during the test administration
• Administer interactive tests to patients using their native language, with the aid of professional medical interpreters
• Collaborate with psychometry colleagues and supervising licensed health care providers to ensure appropriate inpatient psychometry services are provided across medical, rehabilitation and psychiatric hospital units
• Instruct and support Psychology trainees in administration and scoring of standardized psychological and neuropsychological test measures, in collaboration with and under the supervision of a licensed psychologist and/or neuropsychologist
• Consistently provide patient and family centered care by sensitively responding to patient needs, communicating with colleagues, and maintaining a professional and patient friendly clinic environment
• Assists families with screening forms
• Initiates emergency response for medical emergencies and safety risks
• Simple appointment scheduling and limited registration tasks as needed
• Complete file management duties as needed to ensure secure storage of patient data, in accordance with organizational, state and federal guidelines
• Stock adequate number of test forms and materials in test administration offices and other appropriate locations in clinic
• Complete prior authorization forms as needed
• Assist in maintaining regulatory standards for clinic/hospital accreditation by health management organizations, internship program accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA), and state licensure
• Attends mandatory department meetings, in-services, and work-related educational programs
• Ensures patient confidentiality at all times
• Promotes HHS Mission, Vision, and Values
• Complies with HHS Interpersonal Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures, and Protocols
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in psychology or closely related field from an accredited institution
• Completion of coursework relevant to position (e.g., psychological assessment, clinical psychology, statistics, neuroscience)
• Experience in a hospital or mental health care setting

-OR-

• An approved equivalent combination of training and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months of experience working as a psychometrist, administering standardized psychological tests
• Familiarity with neurological and psychological conditions

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to build rapport with patients and families
• Ability to work collaboratively with licensed health care providers in a fast paced clinical setting

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.