Job Summary
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology/Neuropsychology is seeking a full-time Psychometrist. Employee will work flexibly with a team of Psychometrists who support a team of rehabilitation psychologists/neuropsychologists. The expected schedule for this position will include a minimum of four 10-hour testing days.
Responsibilities*
- Administer standard and complex neuropsychological and general psychology tests used in the diagnosis of neurological and psychological disorders to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and developmental disabilities
- Explain test procedures to patients
- Establish necessary clinical rapport with patients
- Maintain standardized test procedures
- Manage behaviors that may affect cooperation and test performance
- Score test protocols, organize and prepare data summary forms
- Record behavioral observations
- Maintain organized work space
- Collaborate with team members
- Participate in in-service instruction on an as needed basis
- Participation in case reviews with the supervising clinician may also be required
- Provide training to psychometrists, students and postdoctoral fellows
Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree in psychology
- Limited Licensure as a Psychologist or Temporary Limited Licensure as a Psychologist
- Must maintain license and meet continuing education requirements
- Some experience in neuropsychological testing is necessary
- Comfort working with children and adults is essential
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience in neuropsychological testing and experience working with both children and adults
- Experience working with medically involved and neurodevelopmental populations is preferred
- Openness to work with all ages and comfort with an early childhood population is desired
- Experience and competence in working with young children (ages 3-5 years) is desired
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
