Psychology Technician

Summary

DIR of Nursing, Dept of Psychiatric Nursing; Sun-Sat/Rotating/nights/weekends/holiday - rotations/hours may change (at commands discretion). Overtime/on-call may be required Shift hours may include 6 - 12 hour Shifts: 0645-1915/1845-0715 and 1- 8 hour shift: 0645-1515; 1045-1915; 1845-0315; 2245-0715. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

• Work with military service members and military dependents experiencing complex and evolving mental health challenges, including suicidal ideation, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and substance use disorders.
• Provide paraprofessional and technical assistance to licensed mental health providers.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and skills-based groups and therapeutic activities aligned with individualized treatment plans.
• Support intensive in-patient and partial hospitalization programs.
• Conduct daily assessments of suicidal and homicidal risk and identifies appropriate interventions with support from licensed clinicians.
• Support crisis intervention efforts through suicide risk monitoring, safety checks, and de-escalation techniques.
• Serve as intake coordinator for prospective patients by managing administrative requirements for program enrollment.
• Document clinical encounter, interventions, and mental observations in the electronic medical record system in compliance with Defense Health Agency (DHA).
• Provide training and support to other mental health technicians in psychological testing procedures.
• Maintain safe patient care environments by monitoring for hazards and reporting deficiencies in accordance with safety standards.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing behavioral or mental health assessments; supporting crisis intervention efforts through suicide risk monitoring, safety checks, and de-escalation techniques; and providing structured activities and therapeutic engagement for complex, high-risk patients requiring higher levels of care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.