Questions about testing in VAs

[futureapppsy2]

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Hi all,

Is testing (both psych and neuropsych) in the VAs usually done by psychologists or psychometricians? Does this change for interns, post-docs, or staff psychologists?

Thanks.

 

[PerhapsMaybeOk]

It varies by VA. At one major VA I was at, there were no technicians. Another VA had two technicians who were utilized by interns and psychologists.

 

[futureapppsy2]

It varies by VA. At one major VA I was at, there were no technicians. Another VA had two technicians who were utilized by interns and psychologists.

Thanks. At the VA with the techs, did they do all the psych/neuropsych testing or just some of it?

 

[PerhapsMaybeOk]

Thanks. At the VA with the techs, did they do all the psych/neuropsych testing or just some of it?

They do all of it, CPRS- mmpi2, neuropsych, and behavioral ops.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

We had a psychometrician at the VA I was at, though the vast majority of assessment was handled by interns, post-docs, and neuropsychologists.

 

[futureapppsy2]

We had a psychometrician at the VA I was at, though the vast majority of assessment was handled by interns, post-docs, and neuropsychologists.

How did they decide when to use the psychometrician, out of curiosity? Was it just on a time-available basis?

 

[erg923]

How did they decide when to use the psychometrician, out of curiosity? Was it just on a time-available basis?

I assume it has alot to do with budget and need .

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

How did they decide when to use the psychometrician, out of curiosity? Was it just on a time-available basis?

There was a basic battery that was used, and the more straight-forward cases were given to them. The patient would still be seen by the neuropsychologist before/after, but it helped with getting through the WAIS, WMS, etc.

 

[PerhapsMaybeOk]

How did they decide when to use the psychometrician, out of curiosity? Was it just on a time-available basis?

They tested two days per week each; both were trained on a large battery of tests that could be flexed if needed.