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Psychology Technician-Neuropsychology
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 62 days ago
Hybrid San Antonio, TX $51K – $67K Apply by Jul 22, 2026 Psychology Aid And Technician ENFJENTJESTJ OperationsHealthcareTrades
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The Psychology Technician position is in San Antonio, Texas in the Mental Health Product Line. The Psychology Technician falls under the auspices of the Neuropsychology (NP) Program within Psychology Service and is under the direct supervision of the NP Program Manager of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS).
What You'll Do
- →***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Administers and scores standardized neuropsychological and psychological assessment instruments in accordance with established procedures.
- →Conducts comprehensive neuropsychological testing for veterans during in-person, face-to-face, telehealth, or remote testing sessions as appropriate.
- →Observes, records, and documents patient behaviors and testing results to support accurate neuropsychological evaluations and diagnoses.
- →Assists in the assessment of patients with complex neurological, psychological, and cognitive disorders by administering specialized testing batteries.
- →Provides testing instructions to patients and creates an appropriate, safe, and supportive testing environment to ensure valid assessment results.
- →Documents assessment findings and patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record in accordance with VA policy.
- →Communicates test results and behavioral observations to neuropsychologists and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- →Maintains clinical and research data, including test records, databases, and other information used to support patient care and research activities.
- →Applies knowledge of neuropsychological assessment techniques to administer, score, and assist in interpreting complex standardized psychological tests.
- →Operates specialized assessment equipment and testing materials while ensuring proper administration, security, and quality of neuropsychological testing services.
- →Perform other duties assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized.
- →Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 58cbc62e-846a-4281-9dda-73dbf3ac64c1
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