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There are a few topics in the assessment world that come up over and over. Today’s conversation addresses one of the most common areas of confusion and interest: psychometrists. Dr. Christine Ghilain, author of A Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Training Psychometrists, is here to talk with me about the ins and outs of finding, hiring, and training psychometrists. If you’ve considered bringing on a psychometrist in your practice, this is definitely the episode for you! These are just a few topics that we cover:
- The history of psychometry
- Necessary qualifications for a psychometrist
- Compensation for psychometrists
- How to onboard and train psychometrists
Cool Things Mentioned
- The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting
- AACN salary survey for psychometrists
- Napnet.org
- Book: A Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Training Psychometrists
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About Dr. Christine Ghilain
Dr. Christine Ghilain is an ABPP board-certified lifespan clinical neuropsychologist who maintains a private practice in northern New Jersey. She is on faculty at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and sees patients on a consultative basis for the NYU Child Study Center. A recent graduate of the Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Business Program, Christine is passionate about increasing access to neuropsychological services and is spearheading multiple expansion initiatives.
Her research and clinical interests include refining assessment practices to enhance diagnostic accuracy and achieve optimal outcomes for individuals with diverse neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions. She has a passion for training and promoting competence in the field of neuropsychology.
Get in Touch
- Website: thebrainhealthconsultant.com
- Website: brainhealthneuro.com
- Instagram: @learnabouthebrain
- Facebook: @brainhealthneuro
- Email: dr.ghilain@brainhealthneuro.com
About Dr. Jeremy Sharp
I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.
As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.
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