Psychology Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Tripler Army Medical Center, HI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Mental Health at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Psychology Technician supports mental health services by scheduling appointments, determining patient eligibility, performing medical records clerical duties, and assisting credentialed providers with patient care and case management. The role also involves coordinating care with other agencies within the medical treatment facility and supporting providers in identifying mental health diagnoses. Crisis intervention and group therapy are performed under the supervision of credentialed providers.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet one of the qualifying pathways: one year of specialized experience conducting assessments to determine treatment planning, coordinating patient referrals, and maintaining client files; one year of graduate-level education in a directly related field; or an eligible combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Hold Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Subject to required immunization screening and updates, including annual seasonal influenza vaccination, unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• If using foreign education to qualify, provide the required evaluation or evidence of equivalency to education from an accredited U.S. program.

Responsibilities

• Schedule mental health appointments and determine patient eligibility for services.
• Perform medical records clerical duties in support of the mental health department.
• Provide crisis intervention and group therapy under the supervision of credentialed providers.
• Provide administrative assistance with case management under the supervision of credentialed providers.
• Coordinate care with other agencies on base within the medical treatment facility.
• Assist credentialed providers in identifying mental health diagnoses.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time