Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health

This is an open continuous announcement for a Psychiatric Mental Health NP position at the Cincinnati VHA. Need is in Dearborn and Clermont CBOC Locations but strong applicants for the main campus may be considered. The first round of applicants will be reviewed for consideration on 3/11/2026, and then as needed after that. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series.

For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
* Education Debt Reduction Program eligible.

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VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay:
Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner:

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practices in Mental Health (MH) to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The PMHNP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification.

Major duties may include but not limited too:

* Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities.

* Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments.

* Demonstrates leadership and engages in collaboration with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families (as appropriate), in treatment plan development.

* Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

* Counsels and treats patients with substance use disorders.

* Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.

* Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.

* Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

The Mental Health NP is responsible to the assigned rating and approving supervisors and is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS). The incumbent is responsible for self-directed performance of the approved clinical privileges.

Work Schedule:

Day Shift;
Flexible

Telework:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized:
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized