Nurse (Mental Health Care Facilitator)

About the Position: This position is located in 18th Medical Group Kadena Air Base, Japan and provide a team-based approach to healthcare by integrating mental health providers and registered nurses into Primary Care Clinics to deliver outstanding, evidence-based biopsychosocial assessment, treatment, prevention and management of mental health problems and biopsychosocially influenced health conditions for Military Health System beneficiaries. 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.

Facilitate continuity of care through a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety disorders in adult beneficiaries.

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

Recognize and report abnormal test results, changes in symptoms, and the need for follow-up.

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 provide individual and small group training in order to increase referrals and promote understanding of the role of the mental health care facilitator.

Follow quality improvement and internal control activities for the ambulatory care setting to include risk appraisals, conducting chart reviews, identifying trends and reporting corrective actions.