Psychometrist I

Company: Seattle Children---s Hospital
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

About Us Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children---s ---- to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? HOPECARECURE Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families--- ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho --- the largest region of any children---s hospital in the country. In 2019, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children---s among the nation's best children's hospitals --- for the 27th year in a row. We received national rankings in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, and are honored to be the only pediatric medical center in Washington to be ranked. As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America---s best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it---s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here. Overview Seattle Children---s Hospital is offering a 0.6 FTE Psychometrist position in the Division of Rehabilitation Psychology. The Division of Rehabilitation Psychology serves patients with traumatic brain injury and other injuries and illnesses of the central nervous system. Responsibilities include administration and scoring of standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, management of patient behaviors, recording behavioral observations, assembling test data, calculation of summary scores, and reporting findings to the psychologist for interpretation. Preferred applicants will have experience with standardized test administration and scoring with children and adolescents, strong attention to detail, and the ability to motivate and encourage patients to complete the testing. Requirements Required Education/Experience: - Bachelor---s degree in Psychology or related field - At least 6 months experience in administration of psychological and neuropsychological tests to children Required Credentials: - N/A Preferred: - Experience in a pediatric medical setting - Experience in administration of psychological and neuropsychological tests to children - CSP Certified Specialist in Psychometry Our Commitment to Diversity Area of Interest: Rehab & Alternative Medicine; FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6 FTE (48 hours per bi-weekly pay periods); Work Status: Regular; Department: Rehab Psychology; Shift: Day Shift; Job ID: 36385; Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The people who work at Seattle Children---s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels. Seattle Children---s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

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