Psychological Services Director jobs in New Orleans, LA

About Us: Southern Psychological Specialists (SPS) is an active, group private practice with strong connections to the Greater New Orleans area. We have a diverse, interdisciplinary team that consists of Medical Psychologists, Psychologists, LCSWs, PLPCs, Post-Doctoral Fellow, practicum students, administrative staff, and others! We specialize in psychotropic medication management, consulting, individual and group therapies, as well as psychological evaluations (i.e., forensic/legal, psychoeducational, Fitness for Duty, pre-surgical, pain psychological, spectrum related, etc.).

Join Our Team: Are you ready to make a difference? We're seeking a full-time Psychometrist to join our team in New Orleans. In this role, you'll play a critical part in supporting our patient’s by administering and scoring psychological batteries, as well as compiling results under the guidance of our doctors. The position includes administering psychological tests to child, adolescent and adult outpatient populations, scores tests, compiles results, writes behavioral observations/draft reports, data entry, answering calls/emails, scanning, and other administrative tasks. SPS is the ideal setting for those enjoying teamwork and collaboration with client centered professionals. Your contributions will be integral to our helping us provide exceptional care to our clients.

Why Choose Us: We offer more than just a job; we offer a platform for professional growth and personal fulfillment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate seeking entry-level experience in a dynamic psychological practice, as well as for an experienced technician aspiring towards future departmental management roles. There are ample opportunities for growth and long-term advancement within this position. With flexible hours, competitive compensation, ongoing training opportunities, and a supportive work environment, you'll have the resources you need to excel both personally and professionally.

Our ideal new team member will have a strong interest in teamwork and cooperation with other providers/staff. Our providers and most of our team members have been working together for several years, cultivating a culture of trust, support, and shared success and we are looking for candidates who are interested in joining our team of dedicated professionals and staff.

Together, We Restore: Whether you're an experienced technician, an upcoming 2024 graduate, recent graduate, or a motivated administrative professional, we welcome your unique skills. If you're passionate about teamwork, cooperation, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you! Join us at SPS, where every day brings new opportunities for growth, connection, and a shared commitment to restorative care. Together, we'll continue to inspire hope and transform lives, one client at a time.

SPS is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply! Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Position Overview:

· Seeking Full time Psychometrist / Psychometrician / Tester / Technician and/or Department Manager
(typically requires a Monday-Friday schedule available between 8am-5pm)

· Competitive Pay

· Greater New Orleans Area

Qualifications:

· Required Bachelor’s Degree

· Time commitment: 1 year Considering the training and competencies necessary for this role (dependent on an individual's prior experience and successful completion of the competencies), the training duration can range from one to four months. Individuals applying should plan to remain in the position for a minimum of one year.

Preferred/ Favorable:

· Experience in working in a psychology or other healthcare practice

· HIPAA compliance

· Some education/course work or experience with psychology, mental health, and/or psychological tests

· Previous experience as a Psychometrist / Test Administrator / Technician or in a similar role is highly desirable

Essential Skills:

· Strong attention to details

· Clinical, communication, and team skills

· Time management/organizational

· Medical/medication terminology

· Computer fluency (i.e., telehealth, EHR)

· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

· Strong problem-solving abilities

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends or anomalies

· Remains compassionate, aware, and resourceful during testing in order to tailor the approach for individuals with unique, special, and diverse needs(especially when working with patients who have severe impairments and/or behavioral issues)

· Ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds with a variety of physical, mental, and emotional difficulties

Primary Responsibilities:

· Selecting, administering, scoring, compiles data, and reporting results for a large number of psychological tests on patients with a wide range of known or suspected conditions (ages 0-99)

· Accurately records responses, times and scores, and writes detail behavioral observations concerning patient performance during testing, and initiate draft reports on patients

· Be familiar with principles of psychometry and meet proficiency for test administration/scoring/ writing

· Coordinate with the provider / specialist and help organize scheduling, checking in patients, answering calls/emails, data entry/scanning, verifying insurance benefits, and completing encounter notes

· Maintains testing supplies and computer services and participates in psychology related activities such as research, projects, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Older adults

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70115