Psychology Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Campbell, TN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Inpatient Services, Mental Health Department, at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The Psychology Technician supports psychiatric inpatients and clinical staff by maintaining patient mental health records, assisting with patient assessments and care, and supporting therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a credentialed mental health provider. Work hours are 0645–1915 and 1845–0715, with regularly rotated shifts. Coverage may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations; on-call work during irregular hours may also be required. The position is designated Inclement Weather Essential and Mission Essential, requiring the incumbent to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergency situations as scheduled. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. The position requires a background investigation and suitability determination, Basic Life Support certification, required immunization and tuberculosis screening, and pre-employment and annual physical examinations. The incumbent must obtain and maintain Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior certification within six months of occupying the position. Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience assisting clinical staff with maintaining a safe therapeutic environment for patients, observing and documenting patient behaviors, assisting with therapeutic interventions, and maintaining patient medical records.
Qualification must be based on experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Obtain and maintain Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMBD) certification within six months of occupying the position.
Meet seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless medically or religiously exempted, with exemption documentation provided upon hire; immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact; proof of other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
Complete tuberculosis testing.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Meet the background investigation and suitability requirements for Federal employment.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Work rotating shifts and provide coverage that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, special situations, and on-call hours.
Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations.
Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.
Complete a one-year probationary period.
Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

Initiate, locate, annotate, update, and file patient mental health records.
Review medical record documents to ensure the accuracy of information.
Assist clinical professional staff in providing direct and indirect care to psychiatric inpatients.
Assist clinical professional staff with conducting and documenting basic patient assessments, including interviewing patients for psychosocial history.
Under the supervision of a credentialed mental health provider, assist with crisis intervention and group therapy, and offer case management services.
Apply appropriate mental health policies and procedures related to patient privacy.
Assist clinical staff with maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, observing and documenting patient behaviors, and assisting with therapeutic interventions.