About this role
Overview:
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm; schedule subject to change as needed
From the moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patients and families, you understand why you’re here. And when you speak with anyone on our team, you’ll want to be part of it.
We’re looking for individuals who embody our One Team values and are driven to improve the lives of the children we serve. Children who live fuller, healthier lives because of the knowledge, compassion, and dedication we share.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a recognized leader in behavioral and mental health care, advancing the field through research, innovative interventions, strategic initiatives, and comprehensive treatment options.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital — a place to be proud.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Administers a variety of psychological tests under the supervision of a licensed psychologist to children and adolescents to assess their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
- Scores psychological tests according to test manuals and observes patient behavior. Communicates results to supervising psychologist.
- Maintains accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures of testing and scoring.
- Maintains rapport with patients through age-appropriate interaction.
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, required.
- Master's degree in psychology or additional graduate course work, preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills:
Must be able to interact effectively with children of all ages and population.
Experience:
Childcare experience or knowledge of test administration, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Sitting on child size chair – up to 90 minutes
Kneeling or stooping to administer test to infant – up to 45 minutes
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Other facts
About Nationwide Children's Hospital
Nationwide Children’s is one of America's largest pediatric hospitals, an international leader in research and is ranked in all 10 specialties on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Our staff, comprised of 1,600 medical professionals and over 16,000 employees, provides state-of-the-art pediatric care for 1.8 million patient visits annually. And, according to the Children’s Hospital Association, Nationwide Children's is the #1 provider of pediatric surgery in the country.
Our doctors represent every major pediatric sub-specialty. With over 50 locations throughout Ohio, signature programs include heart, cancer, gastroenterology and neonatology care, all of which are internationally recognized. Tim Robinson is CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which includes the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation and The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded freestanding pediatric research facilities. Nationwide Children’s remains true to the original mission since its founding in 1892 of providing care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.
What you'll do
- Administers and interprets psychological tests to assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents. Maintains accurate records and communicates results to the supervising psychologist.
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