Title: Psychology Technician

Location: White Plains

Org Unit: Center for Autism and Developing Brain

Work Days:

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $29.67 - $32.31

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist, conducts psychological assessment of patients to help determine required treatment. This role is responsible for administrative and scoring of psychological tests. Work is reviewed by psychologist, and senior psychology technicians. Personal contacts include frequent consultation with patients, psychologists, and co-workers.

Job Responsibilities

• Administers and scores intelligence, personality and other psychological tests, to either individuals or groups.

• Interviews new patients to determine that best battery of tests to administer.

• Prepares a written and detailed summary of test results and of patient's behavior during testing.

• Assists in research projects for doctors and graduate students. Tabulates test results and gathers and edits medical records. Maintains files of tests administered to patients.

• Rescores tests administered by co-workers for accuracy and appropriateness.

• Performs other related duties as directed.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Master’s degree in psychology or related fields highly desired.

A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary with some course work in clinical psychology preferred.

Knowledge of psychological testing procedures and examinations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective contact with patients during the administration of tests.

• Ability to interpret standardized mental examinations.

• Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic environment

• A team-oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.