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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Psychological Evaluator to join our team and provide expert psychological assessments and evaluations for individuals across various settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychology, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of psychological testing methods. As a Psychological Evaluator, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations to assess cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and personality functioning. These evaluations may be used for clinical diagnosis, educational placement, legal proceedings, or employment screening.
The role requires a high level of professionalism, ethical standards, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to clients, families, and other professionals. You will work closely with psychologists, psychiatrists, educators, attorneys, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and meaningful assessments. Your work will contribute to treatment planning, academic accommodations, legal decisions, and overall mental health support.
Key duties include administering standardized psychological tests, conducting clinical interviews, observing behavior, and interpreting test results. You will also be responsible for writing detailed psychological reports and providing feedback to clients and referring professionals. Experience with a wide range of assessment tools, including intelligence tests, personality inventories, and neuropsychological batteries, is essential.
This position may involve working in schools, hospitals, private practices, correctional facilities, or government agencies. Flexibility, cultural competence, and strong interpersonal skills are critical for success in this role. The ideal candidate will be licensed or license-eligible and have experience working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and individuals with special needs.
If you are passionate about understanding human behavior and making a difference through psychological evaluation, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Perform clinical interviews and behavioral observations
- Interpret test results and synthesize data
- Prepare comprehensive psychological evaluation reports
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Provide feedback to clients and stakeholders
- Maintain accurate and confidential records
- Stay current with best practices and ethical standards
- Adapt assessments for diverse populations
- Support treatment planning and intervention strategies
Requirements
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- Licensure or license eligibility as a psychologist
- Experience with psychological testing and assessment
- Strong analytical and interpretive skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in psychology
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with various assessment tools and techniques
- Cultural competence and sensitivity
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
Potential interview questions
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- Describe your experience conducting evaluations for different populations.
- How do you ensure cultural sensitivity in your assessments?
- Can you provide an example of a complex case you evaluated?
- How do you handle ethical dilemmas in psychological testing?
- What is your approach to writing psychological reports?
- How do you stay updated on changes in psychological assessment practices?
- Have you worked in multidisciplinary teams before?
- What populations do you feel most comfortable evaluating?
- Are you currently licensed or license-eligible in your state?
