Psychology Technician

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center located at Fort Hood, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service

Conduct structured clinical interviews, standardized assessments, and symptom inventories; and assist with patient orientation, psychoeducational sessions, and therapeutic programming.

Work with service members presenting with complex clinical needs to include suicidal/homicidal ideation, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, psychosis, and substance use disorders.

Maintain safe patient care environments by monitoring for hazards and complying with infection control protocols.

Document clinical encounters, interventions, and behavioral/mental observations, in patient medical records; prepare progress reports and case summaries; and manage psychology data systems by ensuring accurate entry and reconciliation of data.

Support case management efforts by tracking treatment milestones and coordinating follow-up care; coordinate patient referrals and consultations; and track adherence to therapy, medication, and prescribed regimens.

Provide on-the-job training in patient care techniques, safety practices, and administrative workflows; and attend and contribute to multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, case reviews, and consultations to promote collaborative care.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.