Nurse (Mental Health Care Facilitator)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Student loan repayment

Job summary

436th Medical Group at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware is seeking a Nurse (Mental Health Care Facilitator) for a Direct Hire solicitation. This senior civilian nursing role requires an active state license and at least one year of professional nursing experience in ambulatory or inpatient mental health services.

A current, unrestricted license and willingness to obtain necessary credentials are essential. In addition to standard nursing duties, responsibilities include conducting comprehensive

Qualifications

• Must have a nursing degree and licensure.
• Experience in ambulatory or inpatient settings.
• Experience in mental health care services preferred.

Skills

Active nursing license

Mental health care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

PhD or doctoral degree in Nursing or related medical science

Job description

About the Position:

This position is with 436th Medical Group located at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Student Loan repayment may be authorized.

Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

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 Nurse (Mental Health Care Facilitator)

Degree: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.

Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Education/Experience

A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience in an ambulatory or inpatient setting (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes managing inpatient and/or outpatient mental health care or services, completing comprehensive nursing assessments, and developing education for patients, families, or other medical staff.

OR

Education

A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

Exemption

You are exempt from the qualification requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.