A psychometrist, or psychometrics specialist, uses testing, statistics and analysis to measure an individual’s intelligence, personality and the presence of mental illness.
Ett -NAMN- bör kunna uppfylla olika plikter och ansvarsområden. Följande är några uppgifter och ansvarsområden som en Psychometrist bör kunna utföra:
- Collecting the patient’s personal information and scheduling appointments
- Administering and scoring standardized psychological tests
- Observing and detailing behavioral observations to help the psychologist or neuropsychologist complete the patient’s evaluation
- Proper billing and coding for insurance payments
- Customizing tests for clients or employers to suit specific recruiter needs
- Using tests to identify gifted students or those with special educational needs
En konkurrenskraftig Psychometrist kommer att ha vissa färdigheter och kvalifikationer, inklusive:
- A keen eye for detail. Data comes from many sources, including observations from behavioral cues that others may miss.
- Analytical mind.The ability to read and analyze data derived from tests, surveys and questionnaires and combine that data with observations to draw solid conclusions
- Great communication skills. The ability to distill and explain complex procedures and processes to other professionals.
- Excellent recordkeeping. Properly recording and associating responses and observations to the right respondent for accuracy and privacy.
- Ability to build rapport. Building rapport, along with other interpersonal skills, helps patients understand the processes and procedures, so they’re more at ease.
