Summary Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. This is an Open-Continuous announcement that will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration.
Duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties include but are not limited to the following: The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) practices in the Mental Health (MH) Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
The MH CNS provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
This assignment is for Primary Care Mental Health integration
Ideal applicants will have experience with providing integrated mental health care in primary care clinic setting through collaboration with primary care physicians and nurses
Provides brief targeted time limited assessment and interventions including pharmacotherapy for veterans referred using evidence-based practice
Provides assessments - evaluations - and care coordination of Veterans
Crisis management as needed
- Brief intensive case management as needed
Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
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Last updated: May 26, 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.
Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the team
Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
- Aides in health promotion - disease prevention - and health education
Initiates referrals/consults to specialty services - serving as a VA and community liaison
Provides education to patients and their families
Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Provides consultation regarding Veterans with psychiatric problems The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) III Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practices in Mental Health (MH) Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
The PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
This assignment is for Primary Care Mental Health integration
Ideal applicants will have experience with providing integrated mental health care in primary care clinic setting through collaboration with primary care physicians and nurses
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 Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants
Education Debt Reduction Program: EDRP Authorized: 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 for incentive
Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a Virtual position
Remote: This is not a remote position Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Full-time
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