Registered Nurse - Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (Dallas - Diamond Clinic) - EDRP Approved

Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) Registered Nurse (RN)

The Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on comprehensive holistic components. This position assumes responsibility for the coordination of care for patients, including triage of and care for patients with emergency medical or psychological issues. Administers medications according to policy. The RN will work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other team members to track treatment plans, facilitate follow up appointments, monitor clinical progress, and support measurement-based care. The coordination will reduce fragmentation and improve Veteran access while aiding in team efficiency and workload to ensure Veterans receive comprehensive, Veteran-centered care. The incumbent is administratively and clinically supervised by a Mental Health Service supervisor and account to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS).

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 1, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based practices. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities. Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Executes position to promote full BHIP implementation and function within the Mental Health setting.

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

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Telework: No available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized