Psychology Technician

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.

You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. ~ AND ~ EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in an appropriate social or biological science, which included or was supplemented by twelve (12) semester hours in psychology. NOTE: You must submit copies of transcripts at the time of application. Education will not be credited without documentation.

Please ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was conferred. Display copies of degrees or course listings do not provide the information needed. ~ AND ~ In addition to the above requirement, in order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position at the GS- 9 level you must have: EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of technical work under the direction of a professional psychologist.

At least six (6) months of this experience must be comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade in the Federal service (GS-8), or one (1) year comparable to the second lower grade (GS-7).

Technical duties include experience with one or more of the following: (1) Assisting in research as in systematic collection of psychology research data, recording and collecting data, preparing tabular or graphic presentation of data, in accordance with a predetermined research plan; (2) Assisting counseling psychologists in contacting potential employers for the purpose of making vocational placement, providing follow-up consultation, administering and scoring of interest, achievement and aptitude tests, securing work history and other relevant vocational information; (3) Assisting neuropsychologists in administering and scoring of selected tests of neuropsychology battery in accordance with clearly defined procedures; or (4) Assisting psychologists in completing behavior rating scales or in conducting behavior modification.

NOTE: Experience under the direction of a professional psychologist is required and MUST be documented on your resume.

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. ~OR~ EDUCATION: Two (2) full years of graduate study in psychology in an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience and meets in full the requirements at the GS-9 level. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.

01Physical Requirements

Applicants must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant for appointment.

The loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Reasonable accommodation may also be considered in determining an applicant's ability to perform the duties of a position. Reasonable accommodation may include but is not limited to: the use of assistive devices, job modification or restructuring, provision of readers and interpreters, or adjusted work schedules.

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/.

THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION BHIP (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program) is a collaborative, team-based model designed to provide timely, accessible, and measurement-based mental health services to Veterans. BHIP teams bring together prescribers, therapists, and support staff to deliver coordinated care, with an emphasis on continuity, shared caseload management, and rapid access to treatment.

Under the supervision of the Medical Director of the South Bay Mental Health Clinics, the technician's primary responsibility is managing rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) treatment delivered on site. This includes scheduling rTMS patients, escorting/transporting patients to and from the rTMS machine, administering rTMS treatments per protocol, and assisting the BHIP Medical Director and other prescribers in identifying each patient's motor threshold as part of the intake evaluation.

In addition to this primary role, the technician supports the broader BHIP team by assisting with clinical assessments, administering routine questionnaires, supporting providers during patient encounters, coordinating follow-up care, and facilitating communication between prescribers, mental health clinicians, and Veterans. The technician also monitors for safety concerns, assists in crisis response using approved protocols, and contributes to maintaining a therapeutic and Veteran-centered clinic environment.

Through direct support to clinicians and proactive care coordination, the technician helps optimize access, efficiency, and quality of mental health services delivered within the BHIP framework at the Marina, California outpatient clinic.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Schedules and coordinates rTMS patient appointments Transports/escorts patients to and from the rTMS treatment machine Administers rTMS treatments in accordance with established protocols Assists the BHIP Medical Director and other prescribers in determining each patient's motor threshold during intake evaluation Conducts chart reviews Gathers patient data Administers brief self-report inventories Maintains the standard interviewing environment and the scoring conditions critical to attaining a valid assessment with standardized instruments Determines the appropriate level of care needed for patients Provides brief interventions limited to psycho education, motivational interviewing, behavioral activation and supportive techniques Maintains clinical records and documentation per program protocols Completes data entry, data maintenance and data revisions Complies with privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized