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***
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 effective rapport 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.
Assessment & Scoring Administers and scores a wide variety of psychological and electrophysiological tests, assessments and structured interviews to research participants under the supervision of a Psychologist or Principal Investigator, including but not limited to tests of mental health, neuropsychological function, intelligence, social cognition, and memory. Analyzes data using one or more statistical software packages.
Adheres to all regulations, rules and laws regarding psychological assessment and practices. Data Entry & Storage Codes, transcribes, records, and stores data in spreadsheets, databases, or secure online portals according to approved study protocols. Ensures all data entry is accurate. Stores physical data in appropriate cabinets or storage facilities and maintains file management system.
Creates backup filesand under the supervision of the investigator or senior level staff initiates the transfer of data to other sites in accordance with approved study protocols. Documents data entry and storage procedures and generates routine data reports to supervisor and research oversight committees.
Administrative Support Writes, duplicates and distributes letters, memos, agendas, forms, certificates, and reports for the Psychologist, Principal Investigator, or Supervisor. Conducts literature reviews to assist investigators with study proposals or grant applications. Attends research team meetings, recruitment events, and conference calls. Records meeting minutes, maintains tracking logs, and schedules follow-up actions, as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Psychology Technician/PD00806TARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
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/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $65599/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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