Job description
Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital -home to Tarrant County's first and only Level I Trauma Center, only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road�:
1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.
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Job Title:
PSYCHOMETRIST - ACCLAIM
Requisition Number:
26640
Employment Type:
Full Time
Division:
Acclaim Clinic
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Job Category:
Behavioral Health
Hours Worked:
8AM-5PM
Location:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Shift Worked:
Day
Job Description:
Description: The Psychometrist administers and scores a broad spectrum of psychometric assessments including highly technical individually administered and computer-based neuropsychological and psychological assessment measures under the general supervision of a neuropsychologist. This position will spend approximately 2-3 hours in direct face to face testing time per patient and then an additional 30-60 minutes scoring and providing comparison norms to support the neuropsychologist in interpreting assessment results.
Typical Duties:
- Administers a broad spectrum of tests and assessment protocols under the general supervision of a psychologist or neuropsychologist.
- Evaluates and responds to patient needs during evaluation; manages patient behavior during assessment sessions and controls the testing environment to ensure validity of results.
- Consults with staff or neuropsychologist when necessary regarding unusual patient needs and/or special accommodations during evaluation.
- Scores psychological and neuropsychological measures according to normative standards and clinical protocols using test manuals and/or computer scoring programs.
- Records and compiles a summary of patient assessment results. Provides thorough documentation of observations about patient behavior during testing; assists with quality control.
- Attends to routine administrative details relating to operation of a psychological clinic.
- Assists in teaching trainees proper methods of test administration and scoring, how to record observations, and how to respond to patient needs or behavior management issues during testing sessions.
- Assists with research projects. Participates in consultations with other research assessment specialists and in processing and reporting of research data. Participates in constructing or setting up research-related psychological assessment protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in area of applied psychology or related field
- Minimum of (1) year of exposure to psychological assessment activities Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in applied psychology or related field a plus Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
- Spanish language skills preferred
Required Education and Experience:
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
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