Psychology Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychology Technician provides support to the Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, helping ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and facility operations. 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.

Requirements

• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience which includes conducting intake for behavioral health patients, educating and/or counseling behavioral health patients, and maintaining patient records.
• OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Psychology, Human Services, Child & Family Welfare, Counseling, (ex. Crisis, substance abuse, mental health, chemical dependence), Family and Community Services, Behavioral Science, Human Development, Social Work, Sociology, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling.
• OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Background investigation including a credit check.
• Immunization screening (Hepatitis B immunization required for all positions with direct patient contact).
• Mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements.
• Tuberculosis testing.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• 1 year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Administer and score psychological tests and support prevention, suicide-prevention, and community outreach programs.
• Schedule mental health appointments, determine patient eligibility, and maintain daily appointment schedules.
• Interview patients, review documentation, and obtain information needed for treatment access and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and available mental health records and related reports.
• Provide supervised crisis intervention, immediate referral support, and case-management coordination.
• Assist credentialed providers with group therapy and coordination of on-base and off-base care.
• Conduct and document supervised clinical assessments, including interviews, mental status examinations, and biopsychosocial histories.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level