Psychologist Technician

Description

The Psychologist Technician (Psych Tech) to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at Ft. Bragg, NC. As a Psych Tech, you will work closely with psychologists and other mental health professionals to provide psychological support services to personnel within USSOCOM.

Requirements

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Present a professional image to all candidates and customers.
• In support of the unit’s Assessment & Selection (A&S) program and professional development/coaching programs, administer psychological tests, compile data, and prepare reports for psychological testing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Conduct in-person psychological testing with groups ranging from one person to groups up to 100 personnel.
• Configure a testing room to accommodate candidates in a way that maintains test and process security.
• Maintain and make ready all supplies and equipment required for psychological testing and section operations. Perform functions tests on equipment prior to event execution to ensure operability.
• Maintain test security and physical security on all psychological testing equipment and psych measures.
• Maintain a computerized database of all data collected by the section.

Supervision

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of ten years’ experience as a Psych Tech within Department of Defense or equivalent Government agency.
• Associate degree with 12 semester hours in psychology.
• Education requirements may be met by military or comparable training.
• If military trained, the individual’s specialty must be as a mental health technician / specialist.
• Completed psychological technician training that includes a sound foundation in psychological assessment and human behavior that also addresses the basics of conflict management and how to de-escalate crisis situations and individuals who are agitated, violent or potentially violent and/or suicidal.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Clearance

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
• USSOCOM experience
• Top Secret (SCI eligible)

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound decisions based on that data.

PSI is a SDVOSB, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; we are a Drug-Free Workplace and comply with ADA regulations as applicable.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Further, we are required to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities for all persons. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring

accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.

PSI participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program and may perform drug screenings as part of the application process where permissible by state law and required by contract.