PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Company
Department of the Navy - United States Fleet Forces Command
Location
Mayport, Florida Mayport, Florida
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current basic life support (BLS) certification.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
Qualifications
- Experience applying an extensive body of basic principles, concepts, rules, procedures and methodology that require extensive training and experience, involved in the provision of psychiatric mental health care and dual diagnosis services.
- Experience interviewing and using supportive and productive interpersonal techniques to obtain pertinent information and provide counsel.
- Experience being familiar with various psychological tests and/or mental health scales for administrative subjects, such as applying a practical knowledge of and skill sufficient to organize patient care activities and daily assignments for the purpose of providing optimal care for a patient load in an active clinical setting.
- Experience documenting medical records effectively and using appropriate medical terminology to communicate effectively both orally and in writing via standard and electronic means.
General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position:
GS-07
Successful completion of one full year of graduate education related to the position
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements.
NOTE: One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement.
If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned)in your resume.
IF CLAIMING EDUCATION, FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LIST WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Incumbent must receive and maintain appropriate vaccination against seasonal influenza in accordance with BUMEDINST 6220.9B. Must be immunized on an annual basis against influenza.
Healthcare workers (HCW) will be offered the hepatitis B vaccine (HBV) or HBV immunity testing. HCW without documentation of HBV immunity or documentation of a completed HBV immunization series that decline the HBV shall be required to sign a hepatitis B immunization declination form prior to reporting to work. (Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Technical Manual (NMCPHC-TM-OEM 6260.7 dated November 2010)
It is preferred that the incumbent meet the criteria established in one of the three scenarios below:
- Fully trained per requirements of the Department of the Navy or equivalent Department of Defense (DOD) service school for Psychiatric Technicians and possess at least a Level One National Certification as a Psychiatric Technician. Additionally, must possess at least 1 year of clinical psychiatric experience.
- Possess current Florida Certified Behavioral Health Technician and have completed at least 1 year of clinical psychiatric experience.
- Possess current Certification as a Psychiatric Technician by the American Association of Psychiatric Technician Level 2 or higher with 30 semester hours and at least 1 year of work in the field of mental health.
- Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) fingerprint check
- State Criminal History Repositories (SCHR) check
This position requires the specialist to perform temporary duty travel of approximately 10%, both within and outside of CONUS is required. Travel may be by commercial (air, rail, POV, etc.) or government-operator (military aircraft, vessels or vehicle) or government-chartered carriers.
Physical required for embarkation aboard U.S. Naval vessels (USFFC/CPF Form 6320.1).
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
Date Posted
07/12/2024
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