- Position Title
- Psychiatric Technician
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-CA-12681978-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 31, 2025 to Monday, September 15, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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.
3.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
4.
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:
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.
5.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire 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.
SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-07, Psychiatric Technician
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level.
2.
Selective Placement Factor
In addition to the minimum qualification requirements, the following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not meet a selective factor are ineligible for further consideration.
Are you currently certified/licensed as a psychiatric technician? If yes, you must submit a copy of certification.
In addition to the minimum qualification requirements, the following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not meet a selective factor are ineligible for further consideration.
Are you currently certified/licensed as a psychiatric technician? If yes, you must submit a copy of certification.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Administer prescribed medications and observe for the desired action, dosage, and adversities of the medications.
4.
Take vital signs and specimens.
5.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
6.
Document clients' progress and completed assessment in accordance with the implemented treatment plan.
7.
Assist in the full range of nursing care to patients with physical and/or behavioral conditions.
8.
Collaborate with or assist professional staff in working with patients with mental conditions.
9.
Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the treatment plan.
10.
Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
11.
Collect patient information for admission.
12.
Assist the treatment team by integrating patient information to develop discharge summary.
13.
Provide non-professional care for those patients with mental conditions.
14.
Conduct therapy groups, psycho-educational groups, including prevention/outreach briefings and activities.
15.
Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to patients who are affected by substance abuse including mental conditions.
16.
Perform basic therapy using intake and counseling techniques to individual, family and/or group counseling.
17.
Recognize emergency situations including taking resuscitation measures in the event of cardio-pulmonary arrest.
18.
Work with patients undergoing rehabilitation for substance abuse.
19.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff
20.
Conduct interviews to establish the nature of issues to develop goals and treatment plans or referral option.
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
Certification of Information Accuracy - If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
Certification of Information Accuracy - If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.