Nurse (Mental Health Care Facilitator)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Groton Submarine Base, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton in Groton, Connecticut. The Mental Health Care Facilitator supports primary care providers through behavioral-health care coordination using a population-based care management model. The role includes independent clinical triage of mental-health symptoms, patient education, communication with providers, and documentation in an electronic health medical record. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

A qualifying nursing education credential from an accredited professional nursing educational program; transcripts are required.
A current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and passage of the NCLEX.
For the experience-based qualification path: a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including supporting patient adherence to treatment plans, providing patient education, and assessing patient symptoms against standard measures.
Alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
Graduates of foreign nursing schools must complete the CGFNS Certification Program and provide a copy of the CGFNS Certificate.
Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; immunization screening is required, and Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
Must consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
Must be able to work irregular hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules, and may be required to work or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Selectees born after December 31, 1959 are subject to the stated Selective Service certification requirement.

Responsibilities

Administer mental-health validation tools, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, and C-SSRS, to assess patient symptoms.
Educate patients on applying their treatment plans, including medication, risk factors, and interactions with other substances.
Facilitate continuity of care through a multidisciplinary behavioral-treatment approach using a population-based care management model in support of primary care providers.
Perform independent, comprehensive, telephonic, and in-person clinical triage of mental-health symptoms.
Communicate with primary care providers and other providers regarding patients.
Document patient information using an electronic health medical record.