psychological health coordinator - , AK, United States - Ahtna, Inc.

Description

Summary

Provide psychological health case management services in support of the Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG) Medical Activity's mission of achieving maximum Individual Medical Readiness (IMR). The Psychological Health Coordinator requires the expertise as dictated by his/her respective discipline - the systematic application of substantial specialized knowledge and skills derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences to the care, treatment, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are experiencing changes in normal health processes or who require assistance in the maintenance of health and the prevention or management of illness, injury, or disability.

The salary range for this position is $77,000-$85,000/year. This position qualifies for a $3000 sign-on bonus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for tracking behavioral health readiness and profile status of ALL AKARNG Soldiers.
• Accountable for behavioral health case management charting ALL AKARNG Soldier encounters in eCase (MEDCHART).
• Coordinate profiles, evaluations, and encounters at Periodic Health Assessment exam centers during Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), M-Days (Drill), and during the performance of duties during standard and special hours as outlined herein.
• Develop and share treatment plans as required by programmatic regulation through DoD-approved communication channels on a regular basis (no less than weekly) with appropriate medical facilities (e.g., local, state, and federal health care agencies), administrative and clinical personnel organic to, and outside of, the AKARNG State Surgeon's Office and authorized members of individual Units.
• Log all referrals in MEDCHART (eCase).
• Submit behavioral health case management, medical documentation, and profile concerns to the full-time AKARNG Provider, the Director of Psychological Health, Health Systems Specialists, MEB staff, and authorized individual Unit personnel (e.g., Unit Medical Readiness Personnel, S-1, Unit Commander or designee) as relevant and appropriate.
• Participate in Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) events as determined by the needs of the state, individual Units, and by the mission of AKARNG medical authority.
• Ensure Soldiers referred by military and civilian providers are followed in accordance with established case management methods and those outlined herein.
• Case manage AKARNG Soldier care from the identification of psychological health illness or condition to when the Soldier is either:
  • Considered medically ready/return to duty or administratively separated from the military.
• Follow the regulations and policies applicable to Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) and deployment, including AR and other applicable guidance, including current and newly implemented Federal and State level policies.
• Secure all medical documentation received from Soldiers and/or their medical teams and ensure they are placed in or transferred to appropriate electronic health record systems as well as the Soldier's hard copy record via the records custodian or PAD NCO/Officer.
• Maintain Soldier medical records in accordance with Army Regulation (AR
• Provide Records Custodians, Providers, Health Systems Specialists, or delegate(s) with all relevant health care documentation.
• Obtain releases of information (DD Form 2870) from every Soldier with whom health records are exchanged.
• Provide AKARNG Soldiers with psychological health education and approved resources available to improve individual, Unit, and force readiness.
• Maintain strict adherence to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) standards and guides, including annual training requirements.
• Review and track AKARNG Soldiers' Periodic Health Assessment/Soldier Readiness Processing (PHA/SRP) behavioral health encounter results.
• Contact service members consistent with treatment plans to educate them on healthy lifestyle modifications (e.g., behavior modification, tobacco cessation, personal hygiene, etc.) to enhance
• individual and force readiness.
• Upload medical documents of case-managed Soldiers into the Health Readiness Record (HRR) in MEDCHART.
• Upon receipt and upload of all medical documents, the contractor employees will stamp or mark documents for verification recording time/date of action.
• Index uploaded health documents.
• Provide copies or originals (as appropriate) of all documents and artifacts received for psychological health case management to the Records Custodian in AKARNG State Surgeon's Office to be filed in Soldiers' records.
• Ensure all administrative charting in eCase is completed.
• Track all Soldiers' psychological and behavioral health appointments through communication with Units and Soldiers to ensure attendance, compliance with medical/dental directives, and
• submittal of follow-up documentation.
• Log in eCase all contact with AKARNG Soldiers (email, voice call, personal interview, etc.).
• Communicate with delegated Government personnel (Providers, Health Systems Specialists, MEB staff, etc.) to track AKARNG Soldier compliance/noncompliance.
• Report on key encounters at sync meetings the Wednesday before and after Pre- and Post-PHA, SRP, and Drill events.
• Monitor all available and relevant health information systems to ensure all scheduled services (e.g., PHA, evaluations, etc.) are completed/updated and current health status is reflected.
• Report individual medical readiness concerns to Unit Commanders and/or their designated representatives on a monthly basis (at a minimum).
• Copy AKARNG Providers, Health Systems Specialists, and MEB staff on all relevant communications with individual Units.
• Communicate with and respond to all requests for information
• from staff in the AKARNG Office of the State Surgeon.

Supervision

None

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or other applicable fields.
• Unrestricted license in clinical social work OR unrestricted license in counseling.
• Active BLS certification by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain.
• Must be licensed to practice independently in the State of Alaska within his /her respective discipline or transfer/obtain a State of Alaska professional license within 45 days of hire.
• Current Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of military culture and issues (e.g., combat-related stress, family separation, reunion, and reintegration) and experience intervening with military personnel.
• Knowledge and experience with Alaska Native cultures.

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk, including the ability to pass on information via the telephone, and verbally communicate with clients, staff, and other employees, hear and see to perform his or her duties safely, including occasionally driving. The ability to lift up to 25 lbs., walk, bend, push, pull, and stand is needed to perform all requirements of this position. Must be able to travel utilizing planes and/or cars.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Work is performed in an office setting with the ability to speak and receive phone communications often. Work requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and video display terminal, and other office equipment. The work environment is an office setting indoors.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a to 5:00p or as business/operation needs dictate

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)