Overview
In this career, your responsibilities may include:
- Administering and scoring psychological and neuropsychological assessments
- Spending two to six hours at a time testing clients one-on-one
- Making and recording detailed observations of behavior during testing
- Working with patients of different ages who have a wide variety of needs and abilities
You can find more information about this career at this website.
Academic Requirements
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree. Obtaining a master’s degree can make you eligible for careers with greater responsibility and higher salaries in this career pathway, if you do not already have the U.S. equivalent of a master’s degree.
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Certification
Certification is not required, but could make employers more likely to hire you or offer you a higher salary.
You may be eligible for Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) certification from the Board of Certified Psychometrists.
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Licensure
No licensure is required to work as a Psychometrist.
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