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 ineligible to apply.
Duties
The Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence based care for a population of patients
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/Mental Health (MH) conditions - preventative 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) - and treatment plan development
Assesses and adjust the plant of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Councils and treats patients with substance use disorders
Orders and interpret labs - test - and diagnostic studies
Initiate 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: 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: 7:45 a.m
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Last updated: July 23, 2026
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About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
