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Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

BUMG-BAI-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is committed to ending Alzheimer’s before we lose another generation. At this center, people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias and their families access a new standard of care that brings together innovative therapies, advanced treatments and valuable resources.

As a Psychometrist, you will play a critical role in the administration, scoring, and preliminary interpretation of neuropsychological assessments under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or neuropsychologist. Your work supports diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and research initiatives by ensuring accurate and standardized testing procedures. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in psychology or related fields who are passionate about psychological assessment and aspire to contribute meaningfully to mental health services. The preferred candidate will possess strong social skills to navigate occasional challenging situations, demonstrate excellent efficiency and attention to detail, and be bilingual in English and Spanish to serve our diverse patient population dealing with movement and disorders, Alzheimer's, dementia, and Lewy body disease.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm

Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position administers and scores various cognitive and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a neuropsychologist. This position attends training for specific clinical trial and/or research protocols and administers neuropsychological testing in accordance with protocols to ensure validity of testing.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Administers cognitive and neuropsychological tests utilizing a set test battery. Establishes rapport and maintains flexibility when interacting with patients/participants who are at varying levels of impairment. Uses judgment in determining patient's/participant's ability to complete testing. Provides appropriate direction and instruction to patients/participants in the administration of testing without compromising testing validity.

2. Scores evaluations and provides normative/standardized scoring for each measure. Provides observational summary which may include reference to patient/participant behavioral information, effort level, degree of redirection required. For certain evaluations, enters test data into computer database ensuring accuracy and entry in a timely manner.

3. Attends training provided by research sponsors to understand study protocols, administration and scoring procedures. Administers testing with a high level of attention to detail and with strict adherence to study protocols and procedures in order to provide valid test results.

4. Organizes and inventories protocols, forms, and test stimuli. Ensure that adequate supplies are available.

5. May assist in training intern students in the proper administration and scoring of instruments, along with the varied nuances of testing including behavioral observations, effort and validity of assessment, and rapport-building with patient/participant.

6. May be responsible for supervision of staff.

7. This position interacts with department staff, physicians, patients, clinical trial/research participants, clinical trial/research sponsors. Position requires clinical judgment in assessing patient/participant's ability to provide testing responses to ensure valid testing environment/results. Must provide strict adherence to established protocols and structured evaluations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, behavioral health or a related field.

Requires excellent attention to detail and must be able to follow protocols to provide valid testing environment and results. Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Requires ability to establish rapport with clients with varying degrees of impairment and to obtain optimal and valid testing results.

Requires ability to utilize computer database for maintaining test results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in psychology or behavioral health related field preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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