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Psychology Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 19 days ago
On-site Monterey, CA $77K – $100K Apply by Jun 29, 2026 Psychology Aid And Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The person in this position serves as a Psychology Technician supporting the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) and PACT-Mental Health Integration (MHI) team at the VA Medical Center in Monterey, CA.
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*** PACT MHI is a collaborative, team-based model designed to provide timely, accessible, and measurement-based mental health services within the primary care setting.
- →The program focuses on early identification, prevention, brief interventions, and coordination of care for Veterans presenting with mental health needs in the outpatient primary care environment.
- →Under the supervision of the Medical Director of the South Bay Mental Health Clinics, the technician plays an essential role in ensuring streamlined operations of integrated mental health services.
- →The incumbent assists with clinical assessments, supports providers during patient encounters, coordinates follow-up care, and facilitates communication between primary care, mental health clinicians, and Veterans.
- →The technician also monitors for safety concerns, assists in crisis response using approved protocols, and contributes to maintaining a therapeutic and Veteran-centered clinic environment.
- →Through direct support to clinicians and proactive care coordination, the technician helps optimize access, efficiency, and quality of mental health services delivered within the PACT framework at the Monterey outpatient clinic.
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.
- →Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
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: 4bcdaf22-b023-457c-93d5-c497ec2577d9
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