About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is located at 17th Medical Group, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Mental Health Case Manager: 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Major DutiesServe 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).