Psychometry Jobs in Jackson, MS (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $45,875.89 - $54,990.94 Annually
Location : 57 - PIKE COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9808-0331-20260723Pe
Department: 0331 - DRS-OFFICE OF VOC REHABILITATION
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $45,875.89
Agency Maximum Salary: $54,990.94
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position please email @ careers@mdrs.ms.gov.
About the Position: This position is with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and functions as a Psychometrist for the Southern Region. This professional work involves the administration and interpretation of both formal and informal diagnostic evaluations of individuals with disabilities for placement in vocational rehabilitation. The work includes all phases of testing, such as intelligence, education, and personality. Incumbent recommends prescriptive plans, based on understanding of psychological principles, experience, and findings; performs follow-up; and conducts workshops and in-service training sessions.Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:• Administers and interprets both formal and informal diagnostic evaluations, i.e. intelligence, sensory motor, perceptual, personality, language, educational and others, on an individual or group basis.• Reviews medical histories; consults with medical staff, psychologists, counselors, teachers, and other personnel.• Interviews clients and determines the type of psychometric measures to be performed to fill the particular needs of the clients.• Evaluates individuals with disabilities for job placement or diagnostic/prescriptive purposes; a psychological write-up on each individual is used to verify diagnostic evaluation.• Prepares reports on test results for presentation at conference with other professional personnel concerning diagnosis, evaluation, prognosis and training, and contributes professional opinion based on findings.• Contacts client or client's counselor for the purpose of implementing the prescriptive job placement plan after the prescription is completed.• Conducts subsequent follow-up visits as requested.• Conducts and participates in workshop and in-service training sessions in order to aid administrators and counselors in understanding behavioral characteristics and test techniques.• Keeps abreast of new methods and materials and suggests appropriate materials to be placed or used in the classrooms.• Performs related and similar duties as required or assigned.
What you'll need to be Successful: Good oral and written communications skills are required to be proficient in this position. Must be able to prioritize, plan and provide timely services to those individuals being served. Looking for individuals who can multi-task, are very detailed oriented and analytical. A thorough knowledge of Vocational Rehabilitation policies and procedures are required. Must be able to communicate relevant information on a timely basis with accuracy and completeness. Is a problem solver who works to find solutions to unexpected problems that arise within the resources available.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Master's Degree or a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience. Hiring agency preference will be given to those with:A Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Psychology, Counseling, or a related field with a course a course (three (3) semester hours) in Wechsler Testing, and three (3) years of related experience. Mississippi Certification in Psychometry is preferred but not required.
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Wellness Benefits
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Life Insurance
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Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
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Retirement Programs
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Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited four-year college or university?

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Have you completed a course in Wechsler Testing?

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