Special Operations Psychometrist ( SWCS, Fort Bragg, NC)

• Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise account of the patient’s condition. 

• Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment. 

• Perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluation and standardized neuropsychological, intelligence, and personality testing. 

• Conduct Assessment and Selection in large group settings as well as on an individual basis. 

• Assist credentialed providers with identifying mental health diagnosis and treatment strategies, as well as providing patient education. 

• Understand suitability requirements for the different units across the SOCOM enterprise. 

• Assist in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of brain injured and mental health patients.  

• Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction during assessment sessions. 

• Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide, homicide, or elopement. 

• Coordinate with other military agencies and MTFs regarding specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions. 

• Contact military or community agencies to obtain collateral information. 

• Explain and interpret neuropsychological services and procedures to access care to patients and commands. 

• Assist in or arrange for patient referral to other facilities for alternate level of care. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training:  

• This position requires U.S. Citizenship. 

• This position requires a Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance. 

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree from a formal program in psychology, sociology, or in a behavioral science related field from an accredited college or university. 

• Must be certified by the Board of Certified Psychometrists (BCP); this may be waived if the candidate has one (1) full year of full-time experience under the supervision of an operational psychologist or shall obtain the certification within the first year of employment.

• This position requires a minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience during the preceding three (3) years in the performance of psychological and/or neuropsychological testing and test scoring.  

• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. 

• Must have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association as required for credentialing at servicing medical treatment facilities; front and back documentation of such training is required upon hire for credentialing. 

Desired Education, Experience, Skills or Training:  

• Previous military background/experience. 

Standard Company Requirements:  

• Must comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures.  

• Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.  

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.  

• Responsible for completing all required training.  

• Perform other assignments and duties, as required.