Behavioral Health Specialist - MSSI

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Acuity International is currently seeking Behavior Health Specialist to support our MSSI Program in Iraq.  

The Behavioral Health Specialist will deliver services in one of three settings: 

(1) Field Health Unit

(2) Small medical/trauma hospitals

(3) Large medical/trauma hospital and assists in treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

Location: Deploying to Iraq
 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The primary responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Behavior Health Specialist to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
• Educates the workforce about mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
• Counsels clients/patients with personal, behavioral or psychological problems.
• Provide tools for managing marital and family issues from OCONUS work sites.
• Preventive care such as Education program, employee assistance and coaching to help those at-risk remain healthy and productive. 
• Make recommendations to the PM/DPM to assist members of the workforce cope with the stress of OCONUS life. 
• Work with allied providers, employees and families to provide care coordination and intensive or targeted care management to ensure that the supported workforce receives the most appropriate and most effective treatment.
• Collects and records psychosocial and physical data and assists with care and treatment of behavioral or psychological problems.
• Plans and develops programs to address emergent behavior health issues. 
• Stress management.
• Grief counseling.
• CISD/CISM services for critical incidence.
• On call for emergencies. 
• Manages administrative aspects of Behavioral Health programs and related activities.
• Provides behavior health education to selected, high risk groups.
• Coordinates requests for Behavioral Health Services provided remotely and facilitates service delivery through the most effective technology available (e.g., telemedicine, conference call, video conference). 
• Maintains close liaison with other DOS/COM organizations and associated contractors to develop procedures for prompt identification, investigation, evaluation, and reporting of behavioral health problems. Serves as technical advisor for planning and presenting behavioral health programs.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirement.
• Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.
• Thoroughly exercises skills in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily.
• Demonstrates proven success in stressful environments.
• Pursues professional development activities and continuing education to ensure currency with present practices and trends in healthcare and specifically in the practice of emergency medical treatment.
• Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years minimum recent experience delivering behavioral health services
• Master’s degree from an accredited school in professional counseling/psychology or related field.
• Hold and maintain an active and unrestricted License and the ability to be favorability credentialed by Acuity policy.
• Must have a valid US Passport.
• Specialty and/or experience in trauma (PTSD, Acute Traumatic Stress).
• Experience with Military and/or Law Enforcement personnel and/or experience serving as or working as a Military Mental Health Specialist.
• Experience with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) type issues.
• Have extensive experience with varied treatment modalities (i.e., visualization, EFT, yoga, EMDR, etc…) and incorporate that in behavioral health care practices.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Ability to work well with senior management and across functions to achieve business objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid US Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Requires a favorable security background check and drug screen.
• Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.
• Must be current in all required certifications.
• Shall attend a Pre-deployment Counter Terrorism training course before deployment
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the Acuity Medical Management Systems software.
• A normal workweek is established by the Program Manager.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Safely performs duties and follows the corporate safety policy.
• Participates in and supports safety meetings, training, and goals.
• Ensures safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with Acuity's Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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