Psychometrist

Location: Richmond Indiana

Employees at Damar arent just part of a workforce theyre part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in peoples lives.

Since 1967 Damar has been recognized as one of Indianas largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We serve more than 1500 individuals each day through a broad range of programs including:

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics
• Residential and group home services for children and adults
• Intensive behavioral interventions and diagnostic services
• Community-based support for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved families
• Primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare

Driven by our belief that quality care should be accessible to all Damar launched Damar Health Services to bring innovative effective healthcare to underserved communities.

We foster a united purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued supported and motivated to give their best. Its no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real impact
Join us in delivering compassionate high-quality healthcare to individuals and families in our community. Damar is currently seeking a Psychometrist. The Psychometrist under clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist neuropsychologist or other
appropriately qualified behavioral health care provider is responsible for direct patient and family work by routine administering scoring and compiling results of a full comprehensive evaluation.

Here are just a few of the benefits youll enjoy at Damar:

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

• Administers and scores a range of neuropsychological and psychological tests (pediatric and adult batteries)
• Adheres to standardize testing procedures
• Adapts the administration of the tests to the specific needs of each patient while maintaining standardized
  procedures set forth for each test
• Manages behavioral and motivation issues that may arise in the context of the assessment
• Completes all scoring in a timely manner
• Ensures accuracy of scored tests
• Uses computerized test administration and scoring programs
• Ensures confidentiality of test results and recommendations; maintain security of testing materials
• Provides a written summary of relevant behavioral observation to the supervising licensed psychologist
  neuropsychologist or other appropriately qualified behavioral health care provider
• Serves as a member of Damars interdisciplinary team
• Seeks the best use of materials equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction
• Keeps abreast of current assessment practices testing methodologies literature and applicable regulations to
  support the delivery of high-quality clinical services
• Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances
• Interacts professionally with parents school and medical personnel and coordinates clinical services between
  Damar school clinics and family as warranted
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to be considered:

• Must meet one of the following:
• Bachelors degree in psychology or related field from an accredited college or university required with 3 years of experience administering standardized evaluative tests
• Masters degree in psychology or related field from an accredited college or university preferred with 1 year of experience administering standardized evaluative tests
• Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) preferred
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Be clear of any felony convictions substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damars background screening

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twist; lift carry push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors staff instructions safety concerns and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive self-injurious sexually maladaptive elopement or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance excluding approved absences and periods of leave is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities complete an application or participate in any part of the recruiting process please contact Damar Human Resources at . Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race color sex pregnancy age religion national origin ancestry disability including hearing- or vision-related disabilities citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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