Psychologist Assistant
Company: Choctaw Defense Munitions
Location: Fort Knox
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Psychology Technician, Fort Knox, KYJob Summary: Provide
non-clinical internal clinical behavioral health, leader support
and training to commanders and Soldiers with the ultimate goal of
performance enhancement and improved resiliency within the United
States Army Recruiting Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky.Primary
Duties:
- Implement and recommend unit behavioral health initiatives that
culminate in proactive measures creating a positive and safe
environment for Soldiers and their Families and reduce factors
negatively impacting organizational culture.
- Conduct a variety of activities to include, but are not limited
to, training, coaching, creating surveys, conducting, and analyzing
research, developing educational material, reviewing Serious
Incident Reports; identifying trends that may impede organizational
or individual effectiveness; submitting reports, and
develop/implement strategies to improve unit success.
- Shall function as part of assessment and evaluation team,
conduct interviews, review medical records, conduct interviews, for
each incoming student for past or current treatment and conditions
with potential adverse impact of ability to perform recruiting
duties. Consult with the Psychologist to determine Soldier
disposition.
- Support implementation of the Integrated Leader Development
Program
- Identify factors that negatively affect desired organizational
culture
- Advise and train leaders to identify signs of stress and
subsequent appropriate leader actions
- Implement evidence-based/evidence informed, approved coaching
and training
- Safeguard information and client confidentiality
- Work a standard 40-hour work week noting that Techs may provide
crisis intervention and unit training which may require work
outside of the 8 AM 5 PM workday (with a one-hour unpaid lunch
period).
- Travel occasionally to provide Field Sustainment Training.
Approved travel costs will be reimbursed.Competencies:
- Strong assessment skills, interpersonal skills, and excellent
verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable leading large and small group discussions and
training
- Be trustworthy and able to inspire confidence and respect from
all stakeholders
- Commitment to the USAREC Psychology Services' mission
- Confidence and ability to negotiate challenging situations that
require tact and diplomacy
- Ethical, open-minded, and commitment to diversity and
inclusionEducation, Experience, Skills:
- Shall hold at a minimum a bachelor's degree with experience in
the behavioral health field. A master's degree is preferred, in
clinical or counseling psychology; industrial and organizational
psychology; sports psychology; or clinical social work. Other
acceptable fields of experience include education school
psychology, counseling or sociology.
- Experience with statistics and the use of statistical packages
such as the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) for
data analysis is highly recommended but not required.
- Prefer experience working with military service members.
- Shall be computer literate and have the ability to operate
Microsoft Office Suite programs and learn to use USAREC-specific
programs such as the Leaders' Edge Program and administration
/coaching, SharePoint, and findings of The Attentional and
Interpersonal Style (TAIS) instrument or other executive coaching
tool that may be utilized by the Command.
- Strong listening, observation, and communication skills.
- Empathetic and sensitive when working with Soldiers.Physical
RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.Essential and marginal functions may require
maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping,
sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most
of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent
opportunity to move about. May be required to work on peripheral
computer equipment at site specific locations. This position
requires reviewing summaries, reports, and making decisions to
solve problems, or to achieve work objectives as well as
articulating and expressing those solutions and goals. Ability for
visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and
understand speech.Work EnvironmentWork Environment characteristics
described here are representative of those that must be borne by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job.Job is primarily performed in a modern office setting with
exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a
computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone
system.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory
responsibilities.Additional Qualifying FactorsAs a condition of
employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug
screening, a health screening to include TB testing, obtain and
maintain a Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification
approved by the American Heart Associations, be successfully
credentialed by the base Medical Treatment Facility, have
acceptable references, obtain a favorable adjudicated National
Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher
investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05, and obtain
a Common Access card which allows access to the military base and
protected data. You must have reliable transportation to/from work
and the ability to travel to other bases as requested to perform
your contracted duties.The above-noted job description is not
intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be
assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the
responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature
of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of
the position.EEO/AAP StatementWe acknowledge and honor the
fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge
ourselves to craft and maintain an environment that respects
diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Choctaw is an Equal
Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not
discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin,
gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an
individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics. Choctaw Defense Munition (CDM) CDM's management
teams implement best practices in healthcare management and
workforce staffing solutions for medical, behavioral health, and
administrative services. CDM provides licensed and credentialed
healthcare professionals to meet all Federal and State regulations
required to support critical Government mission and family
readiness programs and has highly skilled personnel with the
necessary expertise to successfully manage contracts and employ a
variety of labor categories globally
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