Mental Health Technician - Cannon Air Force Base, NM
Description
PRIMARY MISSION
The Mental Health Technician supports outpatient behavioral health services for Special Operations Forces personnel and families under the clinical supervision of a credentialed behavioral health provider. The technician assists with intake, observation, testing, care coordination, program administration, and readiness-focused prevention activities within an integrated POTFF team.
This position is contingent upon F3EA receiving contract award and Government approval. Employment will not begin unless and until the position is funded and authorized.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct intake interviews, collect histories and screening information, and complete required forms under the supervision of a credentialed provider.
- Observe patients, recognize and report behavioral or safety concerns, and assist licensed staff with crisis and risk-management procedures.
- Support prescribed individual or group interventions and administer authorized tests or assessments under appropriate clinical supervision.
- Schedule appointments, maintain rosters and clinical support records, and collect monthly workload and program statistics.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and data products supporting behavioral health operations and process improvement.
- Maintain clinical supplies, testing materials, resource libraries, and assigned property or hand receipts.
- Coordinate with POTFF professionals, command family-support organizations, and military or civilian agencies as directed.
- Maintain competency records and complete required training, documentation, and quality-assurance activities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION
- Associate degree or comparable formal training as a psychiatric or mental health technician/program assistant. Relevant military mental health technician or specialist training may satisfy this requirement.
- At least three years of experience as a psychiatric or mental health technician.
- Training and demonstrated competence in behavioral health fundamentals, conflict management, crisis de-escalation, suicide-risk response, and safe intervention procedures.
- Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to provide complete documentation of required education, training, certifications, and experience.
PREFERRED QUALICATIONS AND EDUCATION
- Experience supporting military, Special Operations, outpatient behavioral health, or embedded clinical teams.
- Experience with behavioral health documentation, psychological testing support, data collection, and program administration.
- Familiarity with military family-support and community-resource networks.
WORK AUTHORIZATION AND SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret security clearance, depending on the position.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIROMENT
Work is performed in clinical and office settings and may require standing, walking, assisting with emergency response procedures, and safely supporting trained intervention measures. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals, consistent with essential clinical duties.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities