Description The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Part-time Psychometrist. About the Opportunity The Psychometrist will individually interview and administer tasks to participants enrolled in research studies with a wide range of known or suspected psychiatric and neurological conditions using standardized testing procedures. This work requires proficiency with a wide range of testing techniques for neurological and psychiatric problems. The Psychometrist must be able to differentiate and deal effectively with patients and/or family members. Must be able to adjust and schedule work according to the nature and priority of the referral. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Clinical Research at West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute Center of Excellence. Work Hours: 10 hours/week What you'll do: Interview and administer tests to patients with a wide range of known or suspected psychiatric and neurological conditions. Alter approach according to the special needs of each patient in order to ensure that the patient's test results represent the best performances of which that patient is capable. Administer and score a number of individual tests and batteries of tests as required by each research protocol. Maintain awareness of deficits demonstrated by each patient and ensures that, whenever possible, tests of other abilities are presented in such a way that "irrelevant" deficits do not interfere with the patient's performance. Use manuals to score many of the results as needed. Convert raw scores into standard scores for certain tests as needed. Compute a summary index of the number of impaired performances for the neuropsychological test battery using an algebraic formula. Review all test materials for errors in administering, recording and scoring and makes corrections if necessary. Compile test data and scores test for interpretation in a timely manner. Respond to correspondence requesting reprints, research and copies of psychological reports according to hospital confidentiality requirements. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, during work hours and outside the work environment. Qualifications Bachelor of Arts degree required. Specific training in administration of psychometric and personality assessment devices preferred. High degree of interpersonal and communication skills with patients, faculty, staff and the research team. Skilled at being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Skilled at communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Skilled at using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approached to problems. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families. Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them... For full info follow application link.

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