Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, the Psychological Examiner provides and/or administers psychological and learning assessments.

Essential Functions

• Interviews parents/caregivers and children as a part of the assessment process.
• Develops an evaluation plan based on the individual child’s needs.
• Administers, scores, and interprets psychological tests including psychodiagnostic assessment of intellectual abilities, academic skills and behavior.
• Prepares written, comprehensive assessment reports with client recommendations, based upon testing results.
• Provides client follow-up interviews to ensure effective implementation of recommendations.
• Completes other program required documentation.
• Demonstrates teamwork and support of the JFS mission and values.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned
• Complies with all company policies and standards.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with varying abilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Master’s Degree in psychology, counseling, education, or related field and/or Educational Specialist Degree

Work Experience: A minimum of three years of experience post-masters experience using psychometric methods, statistical procedures, and their applications in educational, behavioral/emotional and/or developmental assessments. Experience in the use of computer applications and testing software programs and in Psychological/Educational/Developmental testing, testing analysis and interpretation of results.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Training in psychometric methods and statistical procedures as their applications in psychological assessment.
• Training in administration and interpretation of psychological tests, including cognitive, academic, behavioral and personality testing.
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Licenses, Certifications and Professional Affiliations:

Professional Missouri Licensure or certification