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76356BRJob Posting Title:Neuropsychology TechnicianDepartment:Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences AutoReqId:76356BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ClinicalJob Posting Description: Job Posting Description : This Neuropsychology Technician will: Prepare paperwork for prior insurance authorization, including clinical data important for establishing medical necessity for neuropsychological assessment. Manage web based questionnaires/rating scales for scheduled patients obtaining parent, patient, and teacher surveys; scores and uploads rating scale reports. Administer psychological tests to patients age 1- 25, according to standardized procedures under the direction and supervision of neuropsychologists. As part of the testing process, makes behavioral observations of patients’ motor, language, speech, social, emotional and physical behavior and notes problem-solving style and attention regulation. Consult with providers regarding patient test performance and behaviors. Score psychological tests in accordance with standardized procedures for psychologist review. Prepares tables with results of psychological test data for use in written reports. Enter clinical neuropsychological data into clinic database. Checks test data ensuring accurate entry. Notes anomalies and unexpected results for psychologist review. Maintain scans of neuropsychology charts for electronic storage on secure server. Maintain current inventory and organization of assessment material supply cabinets, prepares order requests and maintains par supply levels. Maintain inventory of digital web-based assessment tools, prepares order requests and maintains par supply levels. May participate in clinical research. Reviews charts retrospectively, compiles data, prepares data summaries and drafts analysis. May assist neuropsychology staff with manuscript preparation. Assist in other administrative and managerial duties as required by the Clinical Director of the Center for Neuropsychology To qualify, you must have: A Bachelor’s degree required, preferred Area of Study Psychology, Neuroscience or a closely related field Preferred Area of Study Experience with pediatric patients in a clinical setting preferred Work requires a high level of interpersonal and communication skills that enable one to establish and maintain professional relationships with children, adolescents, & young adults with varying degrees of impairment, families, and other members of health care teams. Work requires the analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex to complex. Work requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations. Work requires critical thinking skills with strong analytical abilities as well as close attention to detail. The ability to make observations of human behavior and document it is essential. Work requires the ability to follow detailed standardized testing processing precisely. Work requires excellent organizational and time management skills. Work requires a balanced and patient temperament and the ability to work with children with complex medical, physical and mental health conditions Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. Office/Site Location:BrooklineRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only