Special Operations Psychiatric/ Mental Health Technician (27 SOW / Cannon, NM) (Sign-On Bonus Eligible)

Sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 may be available to qualified, selected candidates (eligibility requirements may apply). Current KBR employees are not eligible to receive sign-on bonuses. This position offers relocation.

About the Role

KBR is seeking a Special Operations Psychological/Mental Health Technician to assist with the management and treatment of outpatient behavioral health activities for the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. The role aims to optimize and sustain Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission readiness, longevity, and performance through integrated and holistic human performance programs designed to strengthen the Force and Family.

• POTFF is Performance and Readiness Focused.
• POTFF utilizes Embedded and Specialized Professionals.
• POTFF is composed of Multi-Domain Cross Functional Teams.
• POTFF is a Proactive and Holistic Approach.
• POTFF is Evidence-Based.
• POTFF provides Centralized Oversight and Decentralized Execution.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible, under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, social worker, psychiatric nurse, or psychologist, for providing a wide range of behavioral health interventions from prevention to treatment to individuals. Assigns work by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and provides guidance on assignments that do not have clear precedents.
• Under the supervision of a credentialed provider, conduct intakes, assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug, and alcohol patients, and counsel clients/patients with personal, behavioral, or psychological problems.
• 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 own initiative.
• Observe patients to detect behavior patterns and report 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.
• Complete initial intake interviews and required forms for new patients on behalf of the licensed mental health provider.
• Collect and maintain monthly statistical data for the assigned workplace.
• Administer psychological tests, compile data, and prepare reports for psychological testing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Administer psychophysiological tests and assessments under the supervision of a licensed medical/mental health professional.
• Populate and maintain a computerized database containing listings 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 (e.g., training agendas, meeting agendas, purchase orders, clinical appointments).
• Prepare and maintain attendance rosters and statistical data for all active duty personnel who attended Social Work/Behavioral Health services.
• Assist in developing program-operating instructions, work with providers to uncover inefficiencies, and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Conduct comparison reviews, including office time sheets, to ensure program operations are managed within budget.
• Develop and implement 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.
• Assist or independently gather data for various presentations such as process improvements initiatives, longitudinal statistical tracking, hospitalizations, and discharges. Manipulate data and present it using off-the-shelf software applications.
• Provide information via telephone and in person to members of the Command, 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 locations, verify attendance, and prepare current and tentative following weeks' agendas.
• 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, selecting materials to provide 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.

Requirements

• Must have, or be able to obtain, a Secret Clearance.
• An 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.
• No less than 3 years’ experience as a psychiatric technician.
• Must attend psychiatric technicians’ training which provides a sound foundation in psychology and/or social work to prepare for the types of individuals and potential illnesses likely to be encountered. This training shall also address the basics of conflict management, how to de-escalate crisis situations, and how to handle individuals who are agitated, violent, or potentially violent and/or suicidal.
• Must attend training to learn how to intervene and, when required, to restrain violent or potentially violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means.
• Must maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as certified by the American Heart Association.
• Must provide front and back proof of all training/certifications/documentation.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include:

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off or flexible work schedule

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