Cognitive Assessment Specialist

1 week ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States USGP Full time
Job Description

At USGP, we are seeking a skilled Cognitive Assessment Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will play a critical role in conducting neuropsychological evaluations and assessments for patients.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform assigned assessment procedures under the direct supervision of a credentialed psychologist or neuropsychologist.
  • Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise accounts of a patient's condition.
  • Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment, and perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluations and standardized neuropsychological testing.
  • Assist credentialed providers with identifying mental health diagnoses and treatment strategies, as well as providing patient education.
  • Assist in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of brain-injured and mental health patients.
  • Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interactions during assessment sessions.
  • Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide, homicide, or elopement.

Requirements:

  • Degree: Possess a Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or in a behavioral science-related field. OR Possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or in a behavioral science-related field.
  • Certification: Possess a current certification as a Psychometrist by the National Association of Psychometrists or Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP).
  • Experience: · If education is Master's degree, have 1 year of experience in the performance of neuropsychological testing and test scoring within the preceding 24 months. If education is Bachelor's degree, have three years of experience in the performance of neuropsychological testing and test scoring within the preceding 36 months.

Acceptable Neuropsychological Test Experience:

  1. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-fourth edition (WAIS-IV) or current
  2. Wechsler Memory Scale-fourth edition (WMS-IV) or current
  3. California Verbal Learning Test-second edition (CVLT-II)
  4. Trailmaking Test
  5. Grooved Pegboard Test
  6. Test of Memory and Malingering (TOMM)
  7. Wisconsin Card Sorting Test


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