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General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 months ago

Psychological/Mental Health Technician

USA NC Fort Bragg - Fort Bragg (NCC004)

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$16.99/hr - $22.99/hr

3+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company delivering consulting, technology, and mission services. The Psychological/Mental Health Technician will provide a wide range of behavioral health interventions, assist with patient care, and conduct patient intakes under supervision, contributing to mission-critical work.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, social worker, psychiatric nurse or psychologist, they will provide a wide range of behavioral health interventions from prevention to treatment to individuals and who assigns work by defining objectives, priorities, deadlines, and provides guidance on assignments that do not have clear precedents

Under the supervision of a credentialed provider, conduct patient intakes, assist with patient care and treatment of psychiatric, substance use, or behavioral or psychological concerns under the supervision of a credentialed provider

Accomplish work on a substantially independent basis, performing a full range of standard and nonstandard work assignments and resolving a variety of non-recurring problems encountered on one’s own initiative. Extensive guidelines are available; however, the contractor must use judgment in locating and selecting the most appropriate guideline for application to the work situation at hand. Unusual matters, which may not be specifically covered by policy statements or published regulations, shall be referred to the Government supervisor

Observe patients to detect behavior patterns and reports observations to licensed behavioral health staff

Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures under the guidance of a licensed mental health professional

As needed, complete initial intake interviews and complete required forms for new patients on behalf of the licensed mental health provider

Collect and maintain monthly statistical data assigned by the workplace

Administers psychological tests, compiles data and prepares reports for psychological testing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist

Populate and maintain a computerized database that will contain the listing of all units within the HQ organization and identify the number of service members assigned to each unit/Directorate to compile monthly training statistics

Prepare daily correspondence (i.e., training agendas, meeting agendas, purchase orders, clinical appointments)

Assist in developing program-operating instructions, works with providers to uncover inefficiencies, and makes recommendations for corrective action

Make comparison reviews, to include office time sheets, to ensure program operations are managed within budget

Be responsible for the development and implementation of appointment templates for clinical providers

Place physical maintenance work orders and maintain hand receipts for physical property and inventory. Ensure proper supply stock levels and reorder as necessary including specialized behavioral health forms and tests

Duties also involve assisting or independently gathering data for various presentations such as process improvements initiatives, longitudinal statistical tracking, hospitalizations, and discharges. Manipulates data and presents it using off-the-shelf software applications. Provide information via telephone and in person to the members of the Command, the professional staff, civilian and military personnel in response to inquiries regarding appointments

Interface frequently with the Command’s family support organizations

Maintain competency folders in accordance with program policy

Coordinate attendance and agenda at Case Review Committee with military and civilian agencies

Coordinate and reserve meeting location, verifies attendance and prepares current and tentative following week’s agenda

Prepare open and closed case reports for required special handling of outpatient medical records in accordance with regulations

Maintain a resource library for use by professional staff and customers. Library materials are selected with the intent of providing knowledge, ideas and support to practitioners in the fields of education, clinical social work and family studies

Provide services to families desiring information on healthy family life and parenting skills

Qualification

Behavioral HealthPatient CareSupervisionMeeting Organization

Required

U.S. Citizenship

No less than 3 years' experience as a Psychiatric Technician

Candidates with military experience desired

Must attend Psychiatric Technicians' training

Must maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association; must provide front and back proof of all training/certs/documentation

Associate degree or commensurate level of training, e.g. Military Mental Health Technician, for a Psychiatric Technician or Mental Health Program Assistant. Education requirement may be met by military or comparable training. If military trained, the individual's specialty must be as a Mental Health Technician / Specialist

Ability to obtain and maintain Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match

Full flex work weeks where possible

A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees