Mental Health Case Manager

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Elmendorf AFB, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at 673rd Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change. Duties: Perform complex assessments; conduct interviews; and analyze healthcare plan and resources. Facilitate optimal patient outcomes by aligning treatment plans with best practices and the unique needs of each patient. Provide individual and group support, psychoeducation, and skills training on topics such as stress management, coping mechanisms, and relapse prevention. Develop and recommend strategies to improve healthcare access, reduce administrative barriers for beneficiaries, and enhance the efficiency of the treatment facility. Conduct training, education, counseling, and clinical assistance in mental health case management techniques to nursing personnel, medical students, interns/residents, staff physicians, and administrators.

Requirements

Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
Degree must be from an educational program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
One year of specialized experience which includes performing mental health assessments; providing individual or group support on mental health topics; and assisting patients with access to healthcare systems or resources.
Must be a US Citizen.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
Immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change.

Responsibilities

Perform complex assessments; conduct interviews; and analyze healthcare plan and resources.
Facilitate optimal patient outcomes by aligning treatment plans with best practices and the unique needs of each patient.
Provide individual and group support, psychoeducation, and skills training on topics such as stress management, coping mechanisms, and relapse prevention.
Develop and recommend strategies to improve healthcare access, reduce administrative barriers for beneficiaries, and enhance the efficiency of the treatment facility.
Conduct training, education, counseling, and clinical assistance in mental health case management techniques to nursing personnel, medical students, interns/residents, staff physicians, and administrators.