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Requisition ID:  118825

Psychometrist

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is seeking a Psychometrist who will support research projects in the Center for OCD, Anxiety, and related disorders for Children, which includes an NIH-funded project that examines a mindfulness-based intervention for tics (MBIT). Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the psychometrist will be responsible for administering structured and semi-structured assessments to participants for research studies conducted by the PI. As such, the psychometrist will play a key role in determining participants’ eligibility for research studies and monitor progress over the course of study participation through regular administration of clinician-rated scales. Following the completion of interviews and scales, the psychometrist will submit relevant scores and documentation via an electronic data capture system (e.g., REDCap). The psychometrist will attend study team meetings, prepare reports (as needed), and assist with other project-related activities under the supervision of the PI. The psychometrist will have the opportunity to contribute to study-related research papers and/or poster presentations.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Administers and scores structured and semi-structured interviews to study participants. These interviews include (but are not limited to) the Diagnostic Interview for Anxiety, Mood, and OCD and Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders (DIAMOND), Yale Global Tic Severity Scale-Revised (YGTSS-R), Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale-II (Y-BOCS-II).
  • Complete training on the reliable administration of study assessments.
  • Attend team meetings to review assessment administration and scores.
  • Prepare brief diagnostic summary reports of administered assessments (if requested).
  • Enter scores and ratings into an electronic data capture system (e.g., REDCap).
  • Perform miscellaneous related duties related to the research projects as assigned by the PI (e.g., follow-up calls with study participants to address disposition.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Self-motivated, independent, flexible, and personable individual who works well in a team setting.
  • Ability to think critically and to solve problems that arise related to assessment administration.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Psychology or related disciplines.
  • Two years related experience in administration and scoring of psychological/neuropsychological tests, psychometrics/statistics, and clinical assessment.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 

 

Classified Title: Psychometrist   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $24.61 - $43.12 HRLY ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: SOM Psy Child and Adolescent Psychiatry   
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
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