Nurse (Mental Health Care Facilitator)

This position serves as a Nurse Mental Health Care Facilitator at the Naval Branch Health Clinic in Groton, Connecticut, operating under Military Treatment Facilities within the Defense Health Agency. The incumbent administers standardized symptom validation tools, educates patients regarding treatment plans, and coordinates multidisciplinary behavioral care to support primary providers. Responsibilities include conducting independent clinical triage, facilitating care continuity, and maintaining accurate medical documentation. The role requires a dedicated professional capable of working in dynamic clinical environments to ensure high standards of patient care for military personnel.

• Administer standardized symptom validation tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, and C-SSRS to evaluate patient symptoms.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, potential risk factors, and substance interactions.
• Support primary care providers by facilitating care continuity through multidisciplinary behavioral treatment and population-based care management.
• Perform independent, comprehensive telephonic and in-person clinical triage of mental health symptomology.
• Communicate effectively with primary care providers and multidisciplinary team members regarding patient status.
• Document comprehensive patient information and clinical notes using electronic health medical records.