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What is a psychological testing assistant?

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.

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 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.

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Clinical Psychologist at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital

Jamaica Plain, MA • On-site

Tufts Medicine
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$93K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

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Job description

Metro-Boston Mental Health Units at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH)
MBMHU- Shattuck is a Department of Mental Health/Department of Public Health hospital. There are five secure inpatient mental health units housing roughly 19 patients each.
The majority of patients present with multiple etiologies, including developmental and neurological factors acquired at early age, substance abuse, head injury, cultural and economic factors, as well as major mental illness. The focus of intervention and treatment is risk mitigation and rehabilitation to enable transition back to the community.
Please Note: This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week on the day shift. The hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Days off are Sunday and Saturday.
LSH is seeking qualified candidates for a Full Time Psychologist position. The Psychologist functions as a member of a clinical team, provides therapy, assessment, and psychological testing on a referral basis, consults to other staff on psychological issues, and performs related work as required. The Psychologist assures that patient needs for psychological services are met by organizing, coordinating services, improving program performance and providing supervision/consultation to staff and trainees. Psychologists supervise and perform diagnostic assessment, risk screening, specialized clinical risk assessments and other diagnostic (testing) evaluations.
Responsibilities include:
  • Acting as Staff Psychologist for one or more of the five MBMHU units and serving on a multidisciplinary treatment team including Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Social Work, Rehabilitation Staff, Occupation Therapy, Nursing, and Mental Health Workers

  • Performs Risk Assessment and Psychological testing functions, implementing DMH's risk screening tools per policy, including initial and interval psychological assessments.

  • Performs psycho-diagnostic assessments of the mental condition of patients by conducting interviews, investigating histories and evaluating patients to determine the need for psychological testing. Performs admission/intake assessments, review risk factors, and cognitive screeners for all new admissions.

  • Facilitates psycho-diagnostic and neuropsychological evaluations by arranging testing and counseling, by administering and scoring psychological and educational tests, and by interpreting the results of objective and projective tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

  • Provides counseling and psychotherapy to groups, families, and individuals, to assist people in gaining insight, developing recovery skills and enhancing motivation to change non-adaptive behavior.

  • Participates in the development of treatment plans by presenting individual cases to multi-disciplinary teams, by evaluating the evidence presented, by recommending treatment goals and modalities in order to establish treatment plans uniquely suited to the individual patient.

  • Facilitate in-service training, by planning and delivering programs for trainees or others, by developing training programs and methods in areas such as psychotherapeutic techniques and theory, for psychology staff and for other disciplines to ensure the effective provision of services to patients.

  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age related and cultural needs of clients/patients served.

  • Actively participate in relevant hospital training, both as a learner and contributor, as needed, and meets all training responsibilities both by DMH and for psychological licensure.

  • Meets with and performs administrative and other tasks as requested by the hospital leadership and the Director of the Psychology Department.

  • If assigned, provides quality supervision and education to assigned post-doctoral psychology staff, doctoral interns, advanced practicum students and other psychology or interdisciplinary trainees.

  • Extensive knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of individual psychotherapy, clinical psychology, and social psychology.

  • Proficient in behavior chain analysis and Positive Behavior Support techniques that are based on Cognitive-Behavior Theory and reinforcement techniques and behavioral management/therapy theory.

  • Proficient in supervising and coordinating the activities of professional psychologists and maintaining effective working relationships.

  • Strong communication skills for providing clear verbal and written instructions.

  • Ability to make decisions, act quickly, and remain calm in stressful or emergency situations.

  • Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA regulations and other applicable state and federal laws regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Inpatient experience providing recovery-oriented person-centered psychology services including risk assessment services to people with mental illness.

  • Knowledge and experience working with the forensic evaluation process and interest in working with inpatients committed by the courts for forensic evaluations.

  • Skill in crisis intervention and the delivery of individual and group treatment services to people with serious mental illness and acute substance abuse problems.

  • Given the diverse population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency preferred.

License and/or Certification Requirements:
Current and valid registration as a Psychologist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Psychology.
  • Willing to accept postdoc, with licensure within 1 year of hire.

DMH Vision and Mission:
The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.
Compensation
The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $95,000.00-$125,000.00 commensurate with experience and internal equity.
At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not simply as compensation, but as recognition of the impact our clinicians have on advancing patient care, research, education, and the future of our health system
Contact: Jasmine Telemaque, Psy.D., Director of Psychological Services,
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital/MBMHU
jasmine.m.telemaque@mass.gov
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$91,879.42 - $117,150.49

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