Job Description
Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Coordinates and conducts clinical or research activities related to the psychological evaluation and treatment of patients or research participants.
- Provides psychological, physiological and/or behavioral assessments of patients.
- Administers a variety of neuropsychological tests which require advanced formal education to assess areas such as cognitive functioning, academic skills, personality and emotional development, and behavior.
- Develops ideas to facilitate research studies and proposes ideas for new research studies.
- Recruits, screens, and conducts clinical evaluations of potential participants.
- Assists in determining their eligibility to participate in clinical trials.
- Collects, compiles and analyzes data related to various psychological or behavioral studies.
- Extracts statistical data and prepares reports.
- Conducts interviews and schedules regular visits with study participants and their caregivers.
- Writes psychological reports and interprets results.
- Provides consultation and advice concerning post-study therapy, interventions, and behavior management.
- Educates patients concerning research procedures, investigational devices, and drugs.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation on the delivery of mental health care services for study participants.
- Makes referrals to mental health professionals or services.
- May dispense medication in compliance with research protocols.
- Maintains required documentation.
- Attends and participates in regular administrative and clinical staff meetings.
- Conducts education or informational presentations for targeted audiences.
- May present study findings at conferences.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
GMN Specific Role & Responsibilities:
• Establish appropriate communication of testing results across providers within each Memory Assessment Clinics (MAC)
• Inform the design of internal reporting apps embedded in local MAC electronic medical record systems
• Update/create training materials to be incorporated into MAC training, specifically for use by psychometrics testing staff
• Provide continuing education to psychometric testing staff at MACs via site visits and digital interfaces
• Lead onboarding/training for neuropsych batteries at all MACs for in-person, virtual, and DPH collaboration visits
• Create/implement regular auditing system
• Work with MAC central leadership and Emory Cognitive Clinic on future collaborations
• Assist with additional MAC core duties as needed
• Act as a backup neuropsych tester at MACs as needed
• This position will require some travel
Emory Cognitive Clinic:
• Administers cognitive assessments
• Assists in training/onboarding of new employees
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree in education, psychology, social work or a related field.
- An Education Specialist degree in School Psychology or a relevant PhD. One year of directly related experience.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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