Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job TitleThe PMHNP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.Major DutiesMajor duties include but not limited to: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.BenefitsVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awardsPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMTelework: May be available at supervisory discretion.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.