A psychometrist, or psychometrics specialist, uses testing, statistics and analysis to measure an individual’s intelligence, personality and the presence of mental illness.
Một Psychometrist phải có khả năng hoàn thành nhiều nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm khác nhau. Sau đây là một số nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm mà một Psychometrist phải có khả năng thực hiện:
- 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
Một Psychometrist cạnh tranh sẽ có một số kỹ năng và trình độ nhất định, bao gồm:
- 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.
