Additional Info

General Position Information

Position Number: 00073229	Working Title: Psychometrician
Department Name: MMI Psychology UNMC	Reports To Title: Director of Psychology

Position Description Details

Responsibilities and Duties

RESPONSIBILITY	TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE	ESSENTIAL FUNCTION	TASKS
Conducting Standardized Assessments and Educational Evaluations	90	X	Conducting psychological and educational assessments and evaluations using standardized behavioral assessments and psychological tests as well as direct assessments, teacher interviews, direct observations, parent interviews, and behavioral rating scales.
Classroom Behavioral Consultation	10	X	Conduct direct observations of child behaviors in community/educational settings and develop behavioral treatment recommendations following referral.

Zone Definition Factors

Impact

How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:

Determined within a relatively short period of time

Include budget dollars, value of assets, and impact in terms of organizational exposure to risk/liability.

Describe the budgetary accountabilities for this position:

The position must generate revenue to cover the cost of the position.

What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:

Decisions and recommendations have direct impact on the reputation of the department and the institute

Contacts and Communications

TYPE OF CONTACT	LEVEL OF CONTACT	FREQUENCY OF CONTACT	PURPOSE OF CONTACT
Classroom and Special Education Teachers	External to UNMC	Daily	Complete psycho educational evaluations and behavioral consultations
The psychometrician will further work with a team of licensed psychologists	All Levels of Contact	Daily	The psychometrician will provide psychological and educational assessments, including conducting intellectual, academic achievement, social-emotional, adaptive assessment, and interpret and write assessment findings; engage in setting and behavioral observations; collaborate and communicate with other supporters.

Supervision Received

The position works under general supervision, with assignments based on departmental goals. Employees are expected to manage routine duties and projects independently, with progress reviewed through regular meetings and periodic evaluations.

Supervision Exercised

Does this position supervise?:

Type of Supervision Exercised:

No Supervision:
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities but may work collaboratively with colleagues and offer informal guidance when appropriate.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Working Environment

Office,Clinical

Patient Care and Contact - Age Specific Competency

Check the appropriate box(es) that describes the Age Specific population(s) served within the scope of this position.

Toddler (1-3 years),Pre-School (3-6 years),School Age (6-12 years),Adolescence (12-18 years)

Activity Frequency

Sit: Frequently (34-66%)	Bending: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)	Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Walk: Occasionally (1-33%)	Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%)
Drive Motor Vehicle: Not Required	Crawling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Squatting: Not Required	Climbing: Not Required

If other, please explain:

N/A

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity

Lift: Occasionally (1-33%) 10 lbs	Push: Occasionally (1-33%) 10 lbs
Carry: Not Required Not Applicable	Pull: Not Required Not Applicable

If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:

N/A

Exposure

Animals (Category 1): NO	Moving Machinery: NO
Animals (Category 3): NO	Biohazardous Material: NO
Blood & Bloody Fluids: NO	Uncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO
Radiation/ Radioactive: NO	Noise: NO
Chemical Hazards: NO	Working from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: NO	Confined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: NO	Dust and Dusty environments: NO
Hot Work: NO

If other exposure, please explain:

N/A

Use of Protective Equipment

Hearing Protection: NO	Eye Protection: NO
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NO	Protective Clothing: NO

If other protection, please explain:

N/A

Use of Hands/ Wrists

Keyboard: YES	Pipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: NO	Grasping: NO
Repetitive Motion: NO

If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:

N/A

Sensory

Ability to Speak: YES	Depth Perception: YES
Hearing: NO	Distant Vision: YES
Sight: YES	Near Vision: YES
Color Vision: NO	Peripheral Vision: YES

Emergency Conditions

During emergency conditions due to severe weather, natural disasters, major utility failures, or other unplanned events, certain personnel are activated to minimizethe impacts of emergencies and disasters, and to protect people, property, and restore the primary mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.These personnel occupy positions which are designated as 'Essential Positions.'

Essential: