Senior Psychometrist at University of California, Irvine

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

79169.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychometric Testing, Neuropsychology, Data Collection, Patient Confidentiality, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Training, Supervision, Research, Cognitive Assessment, Ethical Standards, Elderly Care, Bilingual Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. The UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) is the only state and federally funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC). UCI MIND is funded through a grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and has a rich tradition of basic and clinical research in the fields of brain aging and cognitive disorders. Our mission is to discover means to improve the lives of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. We also commit substantial effort to community outreach and education, with the goals of keeping the community abreast of our progress, sharing learnings that can help community members reduce their risk for dementia, and increasing awareness of the need for research volunteers to accelerate progress toward improved medical care. To learn more about UCI MIND, visit https://mind.uci.edu/ Your Role on the Team UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) is seeking to hire a full-time Senior Psychometrist to support our interdisciplinary clinical research program on Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and healthy aging. Under the general supervision of licensed Clinical Psychologists specializing in Neuropsychology, the incumbent will independently administer complex batteries of neuropsychological tests to assess measure of memory, mental status, language, visual-spatial skills, executive function, process speed, and depression. As a member of the clinical research team, the incumbent’s primary responsibilities include (1) administration of complex batteries of neuropsychological tests to patients and participants in varying clinical research studies, (2) scoring of psychometric tests, (3) interview and collect data from patients/participants and caregivers, and (4) assist training other psychometrists and neuropsychology trainees. Incumbent to this position must be sensitive to the physical and psychological needs of the elderly. What It Takes to be Successful Required: Psychometric experience in a clinical research setting with elderly adults preferred. • Prior experience working with both healthy and cognitively impaired elderly adults (i.e., persons 65 and older) • Knowledge of current legal and ethical standards in psychology • Extensive training and experience administering neuropsychological & psychological and research assessment measures • Experience and a strong understanding of neuropsychology • Strong ability to train and supervise externs, interns, and staff • Proven collaborative teamwork skills • Demonstration of good interpersonal skills • Excellent organizational skills • Experience in research and data collection • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report editing • Commitment to patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, JCAHO, CMS, and related regulations Registered psychological testing technician Training in administering and scoring individual and group psychological tests, and two years of experience in psychometric testing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Preferred: Bilingual English and Spanish or Mandarin (languages used for the Uniform Data Set cognitive testing available as part of the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Special Conditions: Must maintain active status as a registered psychological testing technician and meet requirements as stated in the California SB1428 (effective January 1, 2024) Bilingual English and Spanish or Mandarin (languages used for the Uniform Data Set cognitive testing available as part of the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. The expected pay range for this recruitment is $66,242.10- $79169.15 (Annual). Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

The Senior Psychometrist will administer complex batteries of neuropsychological tests and score psychometric tests for patients in clinical research studies. They will also interview and collect data from patients and caregivers, and assist in training other psychometrists and neuropsychology trainees.