Psychology Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Oak Harbor, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Psychology Technician position is located in Oak Harbor, Washington. The technician administers and scores psychological assessments under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and provides paraprofessional and technical assistance to licensed mental health providers. The role supports case management by tracking treatment milestones and coordinating follow-up care under provider direction. It also coordinates patient referrals and consultations across internal departments and external mental health services, and documents clinical encounters, interventions, and mental observations in the electronic medical record system.

The position is designated Mission Essential, and the incumbent must report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies. Rotating shifts, weekend or holiday work, and on-call work during irregular hours may be required. Appointment is subject to suitability or fitness determinations and a personnel security investigation. A pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required; hepatitis B immunization is required for direct patient contact, and seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption is required. This is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the qualification requirements through specialized experience, graduate-level education, or a combination of both. Qualifying experience includes interviewing patients to obtain medical history, analyzing patient information, and administering and scoring psychological tests. Alternatively, applicants may qualify with nine semester hours of graduate-level education directly related to the work, such as psychology, or an eligible combination of education and experience. Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education. The position requires a one-year probationary period and direct deposit of pay. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service. PCS costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• One year of specialized experience interviewing patients to obtain medical history, analyzing patient information, and administering and scoring psychological tests; or nine semester hours of graduate-level education in a directly related field, such as psychology; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to education at an accredited U.S. institution, or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation; a Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• A pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may also be required.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required unless a recognized exemption is provided.
• Pre-employment screening and participation in random drug urinalysis testing are required.
• The position is Mission Essential and requires reporting during specified emergencies.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Rotating shifts, weekend and/or holiday work, and on-call work during irregular hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

• Administer and score psychological assessments under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
• Provide paraprofessional and technical assistance to licensed mental health providers.
• Support case management by tracking treatment milestones and coordinating follow-up care under provider direction.
• Coordinate patient referrals and consultations across internal departments and external mental health services.
• Document clinical encounters, interventions, and mental observations in the electronic medical record system.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed