Mental Health Case Manager

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Goodfellow AFB, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at 17th Medical Group, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include serving as an expert mental health case manager to identify high-risk and high-cost diagnoses, performing difficult and complex assessments, and facilitating optimal patient outcomes by aligning treatment plans with best practices and the unique needs of each patient. The role involves developing, implementing, communicating, and coordinating individualized, empirically informed patient treatment plans that address all diagnosed conditions and health concerns. Communication with treating facilities, both in direct and purchased care, is essential for coordinating patient care and transitions. The case manager will ensure treatment plans for at-risk and high-interest patients are synchronized among all medical providers, including Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care, Family Advocacy Program, and other medical treatment providers. The position also requires coordinating medical services needed to optimize current health, psycho-social, spiritual status, and benefits. Additionally, the role involves developing and recommending strategies to improve healthcare access, reduce administrative barriers for beneficiaries, and enhance the efficiency of the Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF).

Requirements

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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing is required.
US Citizens
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.
This 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 meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Responsibilities

Serve as expert mental health case manager to identify high risk and high-cost diagnosis.
Perform difficult and complex assessments.
Facilitate optimal patient outcomes by aligning treatment plans with best practices and the unique needs of each patient.
Develop, implement, communicate, and coordinate individualized empirically informed patient treatment plans that address all diagnosed conditions and health concerns.
Communicate with treating facilities, both in direct and purchased care to coordinate patient care and transitions.
Ensure treatment plans for at-risk and high-interest patients are synchronized among all medical, Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care, Family Advocacy Program, and all other medical treatment providers.
Coordinate medical services needed to optimize current health, psycho-social, spiritual status, and benefits.
Develop and recommend strategies to improve healthcare access, reduce administrative barriers for beneficiaries, and enhance the efficiency of the Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF).