Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

Overview

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) and 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.

• The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (PMHNP) practices at Marion VA Medical Center in Mental Health (MH) Services to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of Veterans Affairs mission.
• Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute and 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.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:
  Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential for performance awards;
  Paid Time Off (50 days per year: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays);
  Retirement options including a traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions;
  Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance;
  Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory;
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  8:00-4:30, Monday - Friday;
  Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position.
• EDRP Authorized:
  Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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