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Psychology Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 46 days ago
On-site Waco, TX $41K – $66K Apply by Aug 11, 2026 Psychology Aid And Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareEducationTrades
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The Psychology Technician's primary purpose is to support one or more ongoing research projects at the CoE. The Psychology Technician is responsible for many key duties related to the successful operation of research studies including participant recruitment and retention, data collection, equipment maintenance, assessment and scoring of tests, data entry, data storage, conducting reviews of research literature, and administrative support to principal investigators. **Recent Grads Only***
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include but not limited to: Recruitment & Retention Under the supervision of the investigator or senior level staff, ensures participant recruitment and retention goals are met as required by the funding agency and approved protocol.
- →Makes telephone calls and email contacts to potential research participants.
- →Schedules appointments and follow-upsessions.
- →Coordinates with other research staff to optimize use of research space and make efficient use of time.
- →Maintains tracking spreadsheets of recruitment and enrollment metrics.
- →When recruitment and/or retention is falling beneath the target goal, the incumbent is expected to be resourceful and draw on the experiences of other project coordinators on similar VA studies to identify ways to enhance recruitment (e.g., novel sources of advertisement) and/or retention (e.g., personal telephone calls or letters).
- →Data Collection/Conducting Study Procedures After receiving appropriate training, conducts consenting procedures with study participants.
- →Explains all procedures to research participants.
- →Explains the tasks required of participants, and monitors participants' performance and attention during study procedures.
- →Establishes and maintains effectiverapport with research participants and provides an appropriate, non-threatening setting for optimal performance.
- →Under the supervision of the investigator, provides sensitive communication with participants with disabilities and adapts procedures in a manner to meet any special problems or needs related to these disabilities.Sets up and maintains research equipment and testing measures.
- →Keeps track of supplies and reports if any equipment or measurement tool needs to be repaired or replaced.Under the supervision of the investigator or senior level staff, conducts study procedures, including but not limited to administering tests, questionnaires, and structured interviews, attaching EEG electrodes, and monitoring neuroimaging scans.
- →May assist investigator in completing behavior rating scales, conducting behavior modification, or administering neuromodulatory treatments in accordance with clearly defined procedures.Observes all phases of study to ensure data is collected in accordance with approved protocol and that participants are following instructions.
- →Documents any deviations from protocol and reports them to the principal investigator.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 06d7f094-91c6-4d92-b17e-46b4ce7d63de
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