Psychometrist II

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OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES needed in addition to Essential Functions:
* Must have necessary skills to give batteries of tests to a wide variety of individuals of all ages and abilities.
* Must posses computer and word processing software competence.
* Must continue learning and gaining skills with new testing materials.
* Must utilize good judgment in situations that will bring out the best performance in individuals.
* Must have ability to work with and communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers.
* Must be able to find and review materials in patient charts and electronic records.
* Must be able to participate in research activities as needed (administer, score, enter and prepare data, and conduct statistical analysis, literature review, prepare graphs/tables).
* Must be self-motivating, highly enthusiastic and well organized.
* Must be able to demonstrate maturity to maintain professional demeanor.

POSITIONS, SUPERVISED OR DIRECTED (TITLES AND APPROXIMATE NUMBERS):
None
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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS:
Internal Relationships: Providers, patient care areas, non-patient care areas
External Relationships: Patients, families
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EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field. Advanced course work preferred.
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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
None required
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Prior experience administering psychological testing batteries is preferred

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.