Nurse (Mental Health Care Facilitator)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Dover, DE

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with 436th Medical Group located at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Duties Facilitate continuity of care through a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorders in adult beneficiaries. Provide patient education as an integral part of the services offered (e.g. medication education, alcohol effects on mood, etc.). Communicate with providers regarding patient status and documents appropriately in the electronic medical record. Coordinate patient referrals to support services provided through the internal and external community. Assist clinic with patient and staff education and provide individual and small group training in order to increase referrals and promote understanding of the role of the mental health care facilitator.

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.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
Annual physical examinations are required.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
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.
May be required 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.
Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.
US Citizens
A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).
A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience in an ambulatory or inpatient setting (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes managing inpatient and/or outpatient mental health care or services, completing comprehensive nursing assessments, and developing education for patients, families, or other medical staff.
A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
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.
Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
Position is designated as Mission Essential.
The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
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

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Responsibilities

Facilitate continuity of care through a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorders in adult beneficiaries.
Provide patient education as an integral part of the services offered (e.g. medication education, alcohol effects on mood, etc.).
Communicate with providers regarding patient status and documents appropriately in the electronic medical record.
Coordinate patient referrals to support services provided through the internal and external community.
Assist clinic with patient and staff education and provide individual and small group training in order to increase referrals and promote understanding of the role of the mental health care facilitator.