Nurse (Mental Health Care Facilitator)

This position is located at the 6th Medical Group, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, serving within Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency. The incumbent will administer patient symptom assessment tools, educate patients on behavioral treatment plans, and facilitate care continuity through a multidisciplinary population-based care management model. Responsibilities include conducting independent clinical triage, coordinating with primary care providers, and maintaining accurate electronic health records. The role requires commitment to federal service standards, patient advocacy, and adherence to rigorous health and security screening requirements.

• Administer standardized validation tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, and CSSRS to evaluate patient mental health symptoms.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medication management, potential risk factors, and substance interactions.
• Support primary care providers by implementing a population-based care management model and multidisciplinary behavioral treatment.
• Conduct independent, comprehensive telephonic and in-person clinical triage of mental health symptomatology.
• Communicate effectively with primary care providers and other multidisciplinary team members regarding patient status.
• Document all patient interactions and medical information accurately using an electronic health record system.