Psychology Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on Fort Campbell, Kentucky seeks qualified candidates for a Direct Hire solicitation. US Citizens may apply and incentives may be authorized.

One year of specialized experience includes interviewing patients requesting mental health treatment and maintaining client medical records. The role involves providing education and counseling to individuals requiring mental health services and documenting care in patient records according to federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience conducting interviews with patients who request mental health treatment.
• Experience providing education and counseling to individuals requiring mental health services.
• Experience maintaining client medical records.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients requesting mental health treatment.
• Provide education and/or counseling to individuals requiring mental health services.
• Maintain client medical records according to standards.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Mental health support

Record keeping

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

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.

Who May Apply:

US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting interviews with patients who request mental health treatment; providing education and/or counseling to individuals requiring mental health services; and maintaining client medical records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.