Special Operations Psychometrist
| Company | KBR |
|---|---|
| Location | Stones Bay, North Carolina, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance
- Bachelor’s degree from a formal program in psychology, sociology, or in a behavioral science related field from an accredited college or university
- Certified by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP); this may be waived if the candidate has one (1) full year of full-time experience under the supervision of an operational psychologist
- Must possess and maintain current certification by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP) or shall obtain the certification within the first year of employment
- 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
- 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 required upon hire for credentialing.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous military background/experience.