Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Summary 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 are ineligible to apply. Duties and Responsibilities 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. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. Work schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30PM. Compressed/Flexible: available. Benefits 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). Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. #J-18808-Ljbffr