Clinical Neuropsychologist Assistant

1 week ago


Bethesda, Maryland, United States Matrix Providers Full time
Job Summary

Matrix Providers is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Neuropsychologist Assistant to join our team at Walter Reed National Military Center in Bethesda, MD. As a key member of our Neuropsychology Service, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional healthcare services to our Military Service Members and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer and score a wide range of test batteries, including psychological, neuropsychological, personality, cognitive, intelligence, effort, and academic tests.
  • Enter all test data into a database and prepare a summary of results.
  • Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in providing patient care.
  • Manage physically, emotionally, and/or cognitively impaired patients for extended periods.
  • Provide support and encouragement to uncooperative, inattentive, or antagonistic patients to complete the testing protocol.
  • Identify significant behavioral patterns and convey diagnostic impressions based on test behavior and results with professionals.
  • Consult with the attending Clinical Psychologist or Chief if a patient is unable to continue with testing.
  • Make preliminary interpretations of data, review protocols for initial risk factor elevations, and inform the attending Clinical Psychologist or Chief about potential danger to self/others.
  • Contribute to the clinical formulation of the assessment/treatment agenda based on behavioral observation, test data, and assessment of motivation, cooperation, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise accounts of the patient's condition.
  • Document patient care using proper terminology in accordance with clinic policy.
  • Assist in the development of a comprehensive diagnostic report by writing the background section following a thorough chart review.
  • Assist in the acquisition and management of testing equipment and supplies.
  • Maintain security and inventory of psychological testing materials, including notebook computers, assessment manuals, response booklets, and electronic/physical patient data.
  • Assist in ordering supplies and inventory of neuropsychology instruments.
  • Obtain sufficient information from patients to describe their current mental status and transcribe that information into Word or AHLTA documents.
  • Present obtained information to the attending Clinical Psychologist, privileged providers, and trainees.
  • Complete and submit work in a timely manner in accordance with clinic SOPs.
  • Conduct or assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients, including basic assessment procedures, standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessments.
  • Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses and provide patient education.
  • Observe, monitor, record, and report the patient's progress.
  • Conduct or assist in group and individual counseling, therapeutic community, and other related milieu activities.
  • Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injury or suicide.
  • Assist patients with nutritional, hygiene, and comfort measures.
  • Obtain and record vital signs.
  • Coordinate with other agencies regarding care, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and administrative functions.
  • Contact military and community agencies to obtain collateral information.
  • Explain and interpret mental health services to patients or others.
  • Assist in or arrange patient referrals to public, private, and military community agencies.
  • Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to specialty services.
  • Assist with the care of individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress reactions.
  • Prepare and maintain treatment records.
Requirements
  • Current certification as a Specialist in Psychometry by the Board of Certified Psychometrists, OR
  • Current certification as a Psychiatric Technician by the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, OR
  • Certification received from military training as a Psychiatric Technician.
  • Minimum of 12 months full-time experience working as a Psychometrist administering neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a licensed neuropsychologist.
  • Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program, OR
  • Completion of equivalent education and experience that meets the requirements of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, OR
  • Completion of education and experience as a behavioral science specialist/technician in the United States military, including an Armed Forces course in psychiatric technician training, OR
  • Completion of a civilian course from an accredited school in the care of behavioral health patients.


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