Req ID: RQ209122
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Healthcare Services
Skills:
Behavioral Health,Meeting Organization,Patient Care,Supervision
Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as Psychological/Mental Health Technician supporting mission critical work on an exciting program. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects, build your skills, and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Psychological/Mental Health Technician supporting our customer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Psychological/Mental Health Technician joining our team.
HOW A PSYCHOLOGICAL/MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, social worker, psychiatric nurse or psychologist, they will provide a wide range of behavioral health interventions from prevention to treatment to individuals and who assigns work by defining objectives, priorities, deadlines, and provides guidance on assignments that do not have clear precedents.
Under the supervision of a credentialed provider, conduct patient intakes, assist with patient care and treatment of psychiatric, substance use, or behavioral or psychological concerns under the supervision of a credentialed provider.
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 one's own initiative. Extensive guidelines are available; however, the contractor must use judgment in locating and selecting the most appropriate guideline for application to the work situation at hand. Unusual matters, which may not be specifically covered by policy statements or published regulations, shall be referred to the Government supervisor.
Observe patients to detect behavior patterns and reports 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.
As needed, complete initial intake interviews and complete required forms for new patients on behalf of the licensed mental health provider.
Collect and maintain monthly statistical data assigned by the workplace.
Administers psychological tests, compiles data and prepares reports for psychological testing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
Populate and maintain a computerized database that will contain the listing 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 (i.e., training agendas, meeting agendas, purchase orders, clinical appointments).
Assist in developing program-operating instructions, works with providers to uncover inefficiencies, and makes recommendations for corrective action.
Make comparison reviews, to include office time sheets, to ensure program operations are managed within budget.
Be responsible for the development and implementation of 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.
Duties also involve assisting or independently gathering data for various presentations such as process improvements initiatives, longitudinal statistical tracking, hospitalizations, and discharges. Manipulates data and presents it using off-the-shelf software applications. Provide information via telephone and in person to the members of the Command, the 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 location, verifies attendance and prepares current and tentative following week's 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
U.S. Citizenship.
No less than 3 years' experience as a Psychiatric Technician.
Candidates with military experience desired.
Must attend Psychiatric Technicians' training.
Must maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association; must provide front and back proof of all training/certs/documentation.
EDUCATION: 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.
CLEARANCE: Ability to obtain and maintain Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.
This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2026.
LOCATION: Various CONUS SITES
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
MilitaryHealthGDITJobs
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $16.99 - $22.99. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
