Psychology Technician
Major duties include, but are not limited to:
Prepares written assessment and assists in the development of treatment goals based on assessment and with discussion and guidance from the multidisciplinary treatment team. Participates in treatment and discharge planning. Conducts group, individual and family counseling sessions in accordance with the goals and direction from the treatment team. Maintains appropriate records, charting information, in accordance with VA and JCAHO standards. Develops and maintains appropriate communications, rapport, and positive working relationships with a variety of disciplines. Administers, scores, and evaluates the results of standardized testing for substance abusers. Oversees the collection of specimens and/or toxicological testing and other adjunct treatment afforded chemically dependent patients. Collects data for studies including follow up studies relating to the treatment and effectiveness of the Substance Abuse program. Participates in crisis intervention, stabilization and follow-up of patients. Crisis situations may involve intervention in potential suicide, assault, homicide, etc. Assists in discharge planning and coordinates with treatment team appropriate aftercare plan. Provides aftercare/outpatient treatment/counseling as required with direction from the treatment team. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 A.M. - 4:
30 P.M. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Psychology Technician/PD03074A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/04/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-08. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-08 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Experience that involved the observation of and assistance in the application of techniques relating to behavior, capacities, traits, interests, and activities of either humans or, under laboratory conditions, animals. Experience may have been gained in connection with a program of research or direct services in psychology that gave a practical understanding of some of the principles, methods, and techniques of psychology needed to assist professional psychologists. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have two full years of graduate (Masters Level) education, with a major in psychology, or other major directly related to the work of the position. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Critical ThinkingPsychologySelf-ManagementTherapy and CounselingWriting 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
n general work is primarily sedentary, but occasionally may require physical exertion in the management of agitated or assaultive patients. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Prepares written assessment and assists in the development of treatment goals based on assessment and with discussion and guidance from the multidisciplinary treatment team. Participates in treatment and discharge planning. Conducts group, individual and family counseling sessions in accordance with the goals and direction from the treatment team. Maintains appropriate records, charting information, in accordance with VA and JCAHO standards. Develops and maintains appropriate communications, rapport, and positive working relationships with a variety of disciplines. Administers, scores, and evaluates the results of standardized testing for substance abusers. Oversees the collection of specimens and/or toxicological testing and other adjunct treatment afforded chemically dependent patients. Collects data for studies including follow up studies relating to the treatment and effectiveness of the Substance Abuse program. Participates in crisis intervention, stabilization and follow-up of patients. Crisis situations may involve intervention in potential suicide, assault, homicide, etc. Assists in discharge planning and coordinates with treatment team appropriate aftercare plan. Provides aftercare/outpatient treatment/counseling as required with direction from the treatment team. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 A.M. - 4:
30 P.M. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Psychology Technician/PD03074A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/04/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-08. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-08 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Experience that involved the observation of and assistance in the application of techniques relating to behavior, capacities, traits, interests, and activities of either humans or, under laboratory conditions, animals. Experience may have been gained in connection with a program of research or direct services in psychology that gave a practical understanding of some of the principles, methods, and techniques of psychology needed to assist professional psychologists. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have two full years of graduate (Masters Level) education, with a major in psychology, or other major directly related to the work of the position. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Critical ThinkingPsychologySelf-ManagementTherapy and CounselingWriting 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
n general work is primarily sedentary, but occasionally may require physical exertion in the management of agitated or assaultive patients. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0181 Psychology Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$58,672 to $76,274 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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