Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To coordinate mental health care within and between clinics in the community and provide prevention and outreach services to those within area of responsibility for Hanscom services.

Duties

Provides complex care coordination and performs Mental Health (MH) case management functions. Responsible for executing the high interest or at-risk program for the mental health flight including ensuring evidence based and patient centered care for all complex patients. Liaisons with outside TRICARE network, Humana, and other MH service providers. Assists in operational needs to support access to care and patient satisfaction. Monitors/accepts all incoming referrals and consults with referring providers about appropriateness for care.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Complete all training requirements designated by facility, supervisor, or accrediting agencies; participates in continuing education programs to update and/or maintain license.
• Position has been identified as having regular contact with children, requiring a criminal history background check to be completed on any person selected for the position IAW DOD guidance.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Must maintain a valid, unrestricted, and current registered nurse license (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Twelve months of recent experience in nursing/health care management for adults, children, families, seniors, or groups is desired. Certification in Clinical Case Management certification is desired.
• May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station for outreach and meetings.
• May be assigned to MTF disaster team; may be required to participate in applicable team training/education and exercises during normal duty hours. In event of an actual disaster, may be recalled and required to respond to team assignment.
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized upon request.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Nursing Series Series, 0610. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, or master'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(external link), In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have at least one year or will have within 120 days of the closing of this announcement specialized experience at the GS-11 (or higher) grade level or equivalent in other pay systems. I meet the basic education requirements for the GS-0610-11 and have one year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service or private sector which includes extensive professional knowledge and skills of advanced concepts, principles, and practices to provide clinical case management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition planning; provide professional advice/recommendations to medical clinics and physicians in providing the best possible care to patients in the most economical manner; and exercise independent professional judgment to help resolve administrative issues. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts with your application. Licensure For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of professional clinical case management functions: a) Assessment: Identification of patients for clinical case management; comprehensive collection of patient information and medical status; and continued evaluation of an established plan of care; b) Planning: Collaboration with the patient, family/caregiver, primary provider, and other members of the health care team for developing an effective plan of care; c) Facilitation: Care coordination and communication among all involved parties; and d) Advocacy: Support for the patient and family/caregivers to ensure identified education and appropriate, timely care is received. Knowledge of medical facility organization, mission, purpose, philosophy, and objectives as well as those of the Case Management Society of America (CMSA), American Nursing Association (ANA) for nurses, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for social workers, The Joint Commission (TJC), Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), Health Service Inspection (HSI) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State, non-profit Healthcare systems, and organizations, to include DoD Tri-Service Military Healthcare Systems, TRICARE purchased care system, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, along with basic knowledge of coding principles and practices. Skill in analyzing data defining health care needs of a defined population using standardized assessment tools and operating computer programs and databases such as Excel, Access, Word, etc. Ability to apply critical thinking skills and expertise in resolving complicated healthcare, social, interpersonal and financial patient situations. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Hanscom AFB 20 Schilling Circle Bldg 1305 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]