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Position Title
Psychology Technician
Agency
U.S. Army Medical Command
Announcement Number
NCMD208383205370EM Opens in new window
Open Period
Saturday, February 29, 2020 to Monday, March 2, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. 

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Psychology Technician position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Psychology Technician at the GS-06 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Chart a psychiatric patient's physical or emotional progress to assist the licensed professional with the treatment plan.
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3. Complete records and reports to update patient files.
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4. Establish new patient records to document medical history and treatment.
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5. Gather case history information to use in the evaluation and diagnosis of patients.
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6. Collect patient case history, complaints, and problem related information to properly assess the patient's current condition.
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7. Conduct behavioral health intake evaluations to determine immediate need for patient care.
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8. Complete a thorough evaluation to determine the individual's current mental status.
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9. Develop a treatment plan in consultation with the clinician based on interview data, observations, reports of others, review of records, and psychological test results.
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10. Coordinate counseling services to assist clients with psychological conditions under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional.
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11. Observe patients for the expected results of therapies to report findings to the treatment team.
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12. Perform short-term supportive counseling to aid patients with stress management or problem solving.
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13. Provide emergency crisis intervention counseling to patients.
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14. Provide practical, supportive counseling to patients on stress management, problem solving, or coping techniques.
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15. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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