Psychometrist | School of Medicine Pediatrics
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for assessing the developmental and psychological status of high-risk infants.
- Conducts standardized assessments observes behavior and scores tests.
- Works on a multidisciplinary team with healthcare professionals social workers rehabilitative therapists and caregivers to ensure comprehensive care and support for the infants and their families.
- Administers standardized developmental assessments to high-risk children up to age 6 including those related to cognitive language motor social and emotional development.
- Scores assessments accurately and interpret results to identify developmental delays or other areas of concern.
- Observes infants during assessments and note any behavioral or emotional responses that may be relevant to their development.
- Prepares detailed reports summarizing assessment results and findings for review by the clinical team.
- Works closely with the clinical team including pediatricians occupational therapists and other specialists to develop comprehensive care plans for infants.
- Provides guidance and education to parents and caregivers about the assessment process results and recommendations for interventions or follow-up care.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of assessments observations and interactions with patients and families.
- Serves as a resource of advanced psychometric and cognitive rehabilitation procedural knowledge.
- Performs other duties as assigned/ required by the clinic leadership including participating in the achievement of organizational and departmental goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in psychology child development or a related field from an accredited school or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Two years of related experience which includes administering and scoring standardized assessments for infants and young children.
- Experience with measuring/ tracking clinical outcomes experience in clinical research is a plus.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services ator call (Voice) (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more
