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Centurion Health
Psychometrist
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$34,105 / year median in Missouri
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Pay rates from $21/hr. to $24/hr. depending on years of experience! Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections . We are currently seeking a full-time Psychometrist to join our team at Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center located in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The Psychometrist provides testing services to incarcerated patients under the direction of the Behavioral Health Lead. This person will coordinate, administer, and score quantitative data of intelligence, psychological, aptitude, achievement and other tests. Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology or Social Work required. Experience working as a psychometrist preferred. Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness preferred. Correctional experience preferred. CPR and Basic Life Support certification required. Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.