NURSE (Behavioral Health Care Facilitator)

About the Position: This position is located within the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Madigan Directorate of Executive Quality, with duty location in Puyallup, Washington. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Perform independent, comprehensive telephone and clinical triaging in the primary care setting, supporting primary care providers in their treatment of patients with mental health conditions.

Monitor patient progress and symptom severity by conducting a structured telephonic interview and using validated tools.

Collaborate with patients to develop SMART self-management goals to assist patients with symptom improvement.

Compile and maintain a variety of data reports, submitting detailed and aggregate program and caseload data reports as needed by program staff.

Coordinate patient referrals to support services provided through the internal and external community, or the TRICARE network

Assist clinic with patient and staff education and provides individual and small group training in order to increase referrals and promote understanding of the role of the behavioral health care facilitator.

See Qualifications section for education requirements.