Special Ops Psychological/Mental Health Technician (27 SOW/Cannon AFB, NM) Sign-on Bonus Eligible

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for providing behavioral health interventions from prevention to treatment.
• Conduct intakes, assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients, and counsel clients/patients with personal, behavioral or psychological problems.
• Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions under the guidance of a licensed mental health professional.
• Complete initial intake interviews and complete required forms for new patients on behalf of the licensed mental health provider.
• 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 the listing of all units within the HQ organization and identifying the number of service members assigned to each unit/Directorate.
• Prepare daily correspondence (e.g., training agendas, meeting agendas, purchase orders, clinical appointments).
• Collect and maintain monthly statistical data assigned work place.
• Prepare and maintain attendance rosters and statistical data for all active duty personnel who attended Social Work/Behavioral Health services.
• Aid in developing program-operating instructions, work with providers to uncover inefficiencies, and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Make 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.
• Interface frequently with the Command’s family support organizations.
• Maintain competency folders in accordance with program policy.
• Cook up and coordinate attendance and agenda at Case Review Committee with military and civilian agencies.
• Coordinate and reserve meeting location, verify attendance, and prepare current and tentative following weeks 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.

Requirements

• Must have, or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Associate degree or commensurate level of training, e.g., military mental health technician, psychiatric technician, or mental health program assistant.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a psychiatric technician.
• Attend psychiatric technicians’ training to gain a sound foundation in psychology and/or social work.
• Attend training to learn how to intervene and, when required, to restrain violent or potentially violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means.
• Maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as certified by the American Heart Association.
• Provide front and back proof of all training/certs/documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles and practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

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, paid time off, or flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development opportunities

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.