Psychology Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Meade, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychology Technician provides support to the Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic in Fort Meade, Maryland, helping ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and facility operations. The role supports psychological testing, mental health scheduling and records, supervised clinical and crisis-response activities, and coordination of care. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service. The position is designated moderate risk and involves Public Trust. It requires travel to various locations, pre-employment and annual physical examinations, immunization screening, Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted, and tuberculosis testing. It is designated Mission Essential, requiring the incumbent to report to or remain at work during certain emergencies. A one-year probationary period is required.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience conducting behavioral-health patient intake, educating and/or counseling behavioral-health patients, and maintaining patient records; or qualifying graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
The position requires a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Immunization screening, Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted, and tuberculosis testing are required.
The position is subject to a background investigation, including a credit check.
The incumbent must meet travel requirements to various locations.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
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 coordinate on-base and off-base care.
Conduct and document supervised clinical assessments, including interviews, mental status examinations, and biopsychosocial histories.