Psychometrist - Neurosurgery

Company: UCHealth
Location: Parker
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description Strong Preferences: Bilingual (Spanish and English), and experience with Neuropsychological testing Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpt Pavilion - Aurora, CO Department: Neurosurgery Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $21.49 - $27.94 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Psychometrist to join our Neurosurgery team and play a critical role in supporting comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. In this role, you will administer and score standardized neuropsychological and psychological assessments for patients undergoing evaluation for neurological conditions and neurosurgical procedures. Working closely with neuropsychologists, neurosurgeons, and multidisciplinary clinical teams, you will help generate accurate cognitive and behavioral data that informs diagnosis, surgical planning, and patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on advancing neurological health and outcomes. Responsibilities Administer a wide range of standardized neuropsychological, psychological, and cognitive assessments to patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Prepare patients for testing by explaining procedures, ensuring comfort, and establishing a supportive testing environment. Accurately score, document, and organize assessment data according to standardized protocols and clinical guidelines. Maintain strict adherence to test administration standards, confidentiality requirements, and ethical practices. Collaborate with neuropsychologists and neurosurgery providers to support diagnostic clarification and pre-/post-surgical cognitive evaluations. Monitor patient behavior, effort, and engagement during testing and document clinically relevant observations. Ensure proper maintenance, security, and inventory of testing materials and assessment tools. Assist with report preparation, data entry, and quality assurance processes for neuropsychological evaluations. Coordinate testing schedules and communicate effectively with clinical staff to support efficient patient flow. Stay current with developments in neuropsychological testing practices and clinical protocols related to neurosurgical populations. Requirements: Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field. Preferred: Master's degree in Psychology or Clinical Social Work. Required Licensure/Certification: None Required. Preferred: Certified as a Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) by The Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP), and/or state licensure as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Counselor. Minimum Experience: None Required. Strong Preferences: Bilingual (Spanish and English), and experience with Neuropsychological testing Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. * Recognition Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment. Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. Health and well-being Medical, dental and vision coverage. Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. Free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck. Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options. Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option. Retirement and savings 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Additional 457(b) plan may be available. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan. Education and career growth UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth. Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness. *Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Who We Are (uchealth.org)

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