About the Position : This position is located out of San Antonio, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Preferred Candidate will have experience in Behavioral Health Medical Practice.

Duties

Conduct studies and analyses to direct the implementation of regulations, directives, and procedures affecting functions. Develop and recommend the framework for Behavioral Health-wide policies, programs, and systems. Develop practical and innovative solutions based on knowledge of the long and short-term goals of the organization. Obtain cooperation and assistance through the integration of resources to resolve systemic Behavioral Health management problems of major significance. Advise Behavioral Health staff on beneficiaries' complex or difficult behavioral health diagnosis.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Up to 10% Business Travel required.
• One-year supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.

Qualifications

Who 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 Behavioral Health Specialist (Clinical Management): 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: 1) Performing long- and/or short-range planning requirements for a Behavioral Health Care department or team; 2) Advising on complex behavioral health issues; AND 3) Evaluating Behavioral Health Care policies and/or processes to recommend improvement to operational readiness. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD60AR DHA SMALL STAND-ALONE MARKET DO NOT MAIL San Antonio, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk