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How much do psychological testing assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychological testing assistant in California is $31.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.54 and $39.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Psychological Testing Assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Psychological Testing Assistant, you need a background in psychology or a related field, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of standardized testing procedures. Familiarity with common psychological assessment tools, scoring software, and data entry systems is typically required, and some positions may prefer certifications in test administration or human subjects research ethics. Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality help build rapport with clients and collaborate effectively with psychologists and team members. These skills are crucial to ensure assessments are conducted accurately, ethically, and in support of client care and organizational standards.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Psychological Testing Assistant?

As a Psychological Testing Assistant, your daily tasks often include preparing testing materials, administering standardized assessments under supervision, accurately scoring tests, and entering results into relevant data systems. You may also assist psychologists in scheduling appointments, greeting clients, and ensuring that test environments meet standardized conditions. The role requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to closely follow specific protocols. Collaboration with psychologists and other team members is common, ensuring that assessment processes run smoothly and ethically. This hands-on experience offers valuable insight into the field of psychological assessment and can serve as a foundation for career advancement in psychology or related disciplines.

What is a Psychological Testing Assistant job?

A Psychological Testing Assistant helps administer, score, and sometimes interpret psychological tests under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. They work in various settings, such as hospitals, clinics, schools, or research institutions, assisting in evaluating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Their duties may include preparing testing materials, scheduling assessments, and ensuring accuracy in data collection. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and knowledge of psychological assessment tools.

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Infographic showing various Psychological Testing Assistant job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, and 37% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $66,437 per year, or $31.9 per hour.
Testing Psychological Assistant - Child Services

Testing Psychological Assistant - Child Services

Kaiser Permanente

Fremont, CA • On-site

$50.26/hr

Other

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist or board certified Psychiatrist, provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves for psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Under supervision, may collaborate with treating primary care providers and with psychiatric and allied health professional team members to plan and direct each individual patients treatment program.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness. Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs. Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. Instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens, within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate.  Provides appropriate support to members family. May develop and conducts psychoeducational classes and groups.

  • May conduct psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and recommendations. Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records. Charts members treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards.

  • Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice. Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment. May develop, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, including primary care. Provides consultation to other care providers and health educators on matters relating to mental health, health psychology and behavioral medicine. Provides clinical supervision to psychology doctoral interns, psychology postdoctoral residents, and other mental health trainees/fellows as necessary.

  • Confers and consults with supervisor regarding members progress and treatment and may consult with psychiatrist as well, if both are involved in members care.

  • May provide appropriate support to members family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment, at members request.

  • Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment to include referral of the member and/or members family to external resources, as appropriate. Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.

  • Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience


  • Completion of a psychology doctoral internship - minimum of 1 year (1500 hours).

Education

  • PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Psychologist License (California) within 24 months of hire
  • Psychological Assistant Registration (California) required at hire
Additional Requirements:

  • Once hired as an Assistant, an employee will be offered and must work a schedule that would accumulate at least half the required supervisory hours annually.
  • Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of diagnosis.
  • Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
  • Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods.
  • Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health.
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.
  • Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
  • Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
  • Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.
  • Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy.
  • Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership.
  • Upon completion of supervised hours, the employee must obtain state licensure within two (2) years.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
  • Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, & families, including administering & writing up psychological testing & assessment batteries preferred
  • Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic, preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferred
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred

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