USAJOBS · 17 hours ago
PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $72K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Psychology Technician to support the Bureau of Prisons in maintaining a secure environment while preparing individuals for successful reentry into the community. The role involves administering psychological tests, managing data systems, and providing clerical support under the supervision of a psychologist.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for performing secretarial and technical duties to include, but not limited to, the administration and mechanical or computerized scoring of a variety of psychological tests; management and daily operation of the facility’s Psychology Data System (PDS); assisting and coordinating with Psychologists in special projects, (e.g., Suicide Prevention Program); scheduling of appointments; record/file keeping; and a variety of other clerical/secretarial duties
Under the supervision of a psychologist, is responsible for the administration, mechanical or computerized scoring and distribution (or storage) of a variety of psychological tests, including Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), and the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory
Responsible for the implementation of the Bureau of Prison’s (BOP) automated/computerized psychology data entry system including initial implementation of Psychology Data System (PDS), training of all psychology staff, routine data entry and retrieval, automated test scoring and reconciling discrepancies in the files
Types, duplicates and distributes letters, memos, agendas, forms, certificates, meeting minutes, and reports for the Chief Psychologist
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is Required
Applicants must have one-year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level
A four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree, with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position
One year of graduate education or 27 quarter hours of graduate education in the related field of the position
Experience in typing, duplicating and distributing letters, memos, forms and reports
Experience compiling, managing, and ensuring the security of all psychology files
Experience in completing weekly and monthly reports
Experience for maintaining time and attendance reports
Experience in handling routine inquiries, screening telephone calls, providing technical assistance and answering questions for the department
Experience in administering, scoring, distributing, and storing a variety of psychological tests
Experience assisting in researching, interpreting, and applying a variety of complex regulations, rules and laws regarding psychological procedures and practices
Experience in implementation of the BOP's automated/computerized psychology data entry system including initial implementation of PDS, training of all psychology staff, routine data entry and retrieval, automated test scoring and reconciling discrepancies in the files
Experience in obligating expenditures, preparing purchase orders, requisitions, and maintaining accounting of department expenditures and adjustments
Experience in providing security escort for volunteers, guest speakers, and visitors including running NCIC background checks and preparing paperwork for volunteers, guest speakers and visitors
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
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