Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Title:

Special Operations Psychometrist ( SWCS, Fort Bragg, NC)

THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION.

We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.

We are seeking a stellar P sychometrist who will perform assigned assessment procedures under the direct supervision of a credentialed privileged psychologist, operational psychologist, or neuropsychologist.   At KBR we maintain a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts – Could this be you?

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise account of the patient’s condition.

• Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment.

• Perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluation and standardized neuropsychological, intelligence, and personality testing.

• Conduct Assessment and Selection in large group settings as well as on an individual basis.

• Assist credentialed providers with identifying mental health diagnosis and treatment strategies, as well as providing patient education.

• Understand suitability requirements for the different units across the SOCOM enterprise.

• Assist in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of brain injured and mental health patients.

• Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction during assessment sessions.

• Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide, homicide, or elopement.

• Coordinate with other military agencies and MTFs regarding specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions.

• Contact military or community agencies to obtain collateral information.

• Explain and interpret neuropsychological services and procedures to access care to patients and commands.

• Assist in or arrange for patient referral to other facilities for alternate level of care.

• Other duties as assigned.

   

  Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training: 

• This position requires U.S. Citizenship .

• This position requires a Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.

• This position requires a bachelor’s d egree from a formal program in psychology, s ociology, or in a behavioral science related field from an accredited college or university.

• Must be certified by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP); this may be waived if the candidate has one (1) full year of fu ll-time experience under the supervision of an operational psychologist or shall obtain the certification within the first year of employment.

• This position requires a minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience during the preceding three (3) years in the performance of psychological and/or neuropsychological testing and test scoring.

• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

• Must have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association as required for credentialing at servicing medical treatment facilities; front and back documentation of such training is requir ed upon hire for credentialing.

  Desired Education, Experience, Skills or Training: 

• Previous military background/experience.

  Standard Company Requirements:  

• Must comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures. 

• Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures. 

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance. 

• Responsible for completing all required training. 

• Perform other assignments and duties, as required. 

   

  KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.