Nemours Children's Health

School Psychologist-Neuropsychology

Nemours Children's Health  •  Jacksonville, FL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Nemours is seeking a School Psychologist in Jacksonville, FL

Nemours Children’s is seeking a psychometrist to join our Psychology/Neuropsychology Division. The psychometrist is responsible for administering psychological and neuropsychological tests to pediatric patients under 21 years of age. They will work with a diverse array of patients, including children with autism and other medical and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., epilepsy, sickle cell disease, ADHD). Outside core testing responsibilities, there are opportunities for the psychometrist to develop niche areas of personal interest that align with quality improvement within the Division and the Nemours mission of whole child health. For example, our current psychometrists are instrumental in school advocacy, case management, and research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and score a wide range of psychological and neuropsychological tests according to standardized test procedures
  • Observe a child’s behavior during testing to document behaviors that are clinically meaningful and potentially impactful
  • Communicate with parents about a child’s status and need for breaks, as well as to ensure completion of parent behavior rating scales
  • Work closely with Psychologists and Neuropsychologists to adjust testing plans as needed
  • Enter test scores and behavior observations in the electronic medical record
  • Maintain test inventory and order supplies

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, School Psychology, or a related field
  • Familiarity with autism diagnostic instruments (e.g., ADOS) and observing for features of autism spectrum disorder
  • Relevant coursework and/or experience in psychological and neuropsychological test administration
  • Relevant training or experience in managing challenging childhood behaviors is preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills

About the Work Environment

Nemours is a top-ranked, rapidly growing pediatric specialty care center. The psychometrist will collaborate closely with psychologists/neuropsychologists and other allied health professionals. There are also opportunities to participate in research, training, and quality improvement initiatives within our Division, as well as to support our school advocacy program.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a CV, along with a list of tests and measures they have training or experience in administering. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Nemours Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org

Nemours Children's Health

About Nemours Children's Health

Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.

Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.

Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.

Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.

We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research.

Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.

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Healthcare & Social Services
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5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
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