Nurse (Mental Health Care Facilitator)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Meade, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse (Mental Health Care Facilitator) position is located at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center at Fort Meade. The incumbent works with mental health providers to deliver high-quality patient care and support facility operations. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

The role supports mental health care in a primary care setting through clinical triage, patient education, treatment-plan adherence, and coordination with providers. The position is mission essential and may require work on any day or shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duty, as needed to meet mission requirements.

Appointment is subject to suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. Pre-employment screening includes drug testing and a physical examination; random drug testing and annual physical examinations also apply. Required health measures include seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted, immunization screening, hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, and tuberculosis testing. The incumbent must meet credentialing requirements, maintain relevant clinical privileges, and obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Applicants must meet the professional nursing education and licensure requirements, as well as the position-specific education or experience qualifications. A current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license and passing the National Council Licensure Examination are required, subject to the stated federal-employee exemption. Recruitment or relocation incentives and permanent change-of-station allowances may be authorized, subject to agency approval and applicable rules.

Requirements

• A qualifying nursing degree or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, subject to the stated exemption for certain current federal employees in the 0610 occupational series.
• A current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and passage of the National Council Licensure Examination, subject to the stated exemption.
• Either 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 managing inpatient or outpatient mental health care or services, completing comprehensive nursing assessments, and assisting in developing education for patients, families, or medical staff; or a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
• For applicants relying on foreign nursing education, official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required; foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate or relevant clinical privileges.
• Complete pre-employment and annual physical examinations and required tuberculosis testing and immunization screening; hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Meet the seasonal influenza vaccination requirement unless medically or religiously exempted with documentation.
• Submit to required pre-employment and applicable random drug testing.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergency situations as required by the mission; availability for any day or shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duty, may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse certification (PMH-BC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical triaging in the primary care setting.
• Support primary care providers in treating patients with mental health conditions.
• Facilitate continuity of care through a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provide patient education as part of the services offered.
• Assist patients with adherence to treatment plans.
• Communicate with providers regarding patient status.
• Assist the clinic with patient and staff education.
• Provide individual and small-group training.
• Engage in peer review of chart documentation.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to the Joint Travel Regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time