Duties
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP): Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) GAP Psychiatric Provider/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director (MHNP RPD). The incumbent practices in Mental Health services as a certified Psychiatric Mental Health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the VA mission. The PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The PMHNP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position. The PMHNP has prescriptive authority as indicated by their position.
BHIP GAP PSYCHIATRIC PROVIDER - 51% of assigned Duties
The PMHNP will provide GAP services to the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) main campus teams. BHIP consists of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers (both psychotherapists and case managers), nurses (RN Care Coordinators and LPNs), clinical pharmacy providers, peer specialists, and advanced medical support assistants providing specialty mental health services in an outpatient setting. A GAP psychiatric provider to BHIP main campus teams would serve the following functions:
- Provide planned and unplanned coverage for other psychiatric providers, to include seeing patients in scheduled appointments as clinically indicated, reviewing medical records and making clincal dispositions, and ordering psychiatric medications as clinically indicated.
- Provide same-day access psychiatric services as clinically indicated.
- Provide timely post psychiatric inpatient discharge appointments.
- Serve as interim psychiatric provider while patients are awaiting a provider transfer due to psychiatric vacancies.
- Provide second-opinion clinical triage and diagnostic evaluations as clinically indicated.
- Work in collaboration with all BHIP main campus teams, attending huddles and team meetings as clinically indicated.
As a PMHNP within the BHIP Program, incumbent will also provide the following: 1. Buprenorphine treatment for opiate use disorder maintenance. 2. Psychiatric coverage for Clozapine Clinic as clinically indicated.
The PMHNP may also be considered for additional coverage alongside a psychiatrist for weekend and holiday inpatient psychiatric care. Overtime would be provided for this service.
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER RESIDENCY PROGRAM DIRECTOR (MHNP RPD) 49% of assigned duties
The MHNP RPD is responsible for the management, structure, and administration of the APN clinical trainee program. Ensures program compliance with the VA Office of Academic Affiliation standards and accrediting bodies of sponsoring affiliated institutions while activities are being held at VA facilities. The MHNP RPD develops, implements, and enhances APN clinical education training program. Required experience may include one or more of the following educational assignments: precepting APNs or medical students, setting up continuing education for local VA APNs, participating in community health events, serving as an APN Assistant or Coordinator in a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) residency program or stipend program, and/or serving as a member or staff of an academic APN program.
The MHNP RPD functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant in collaboration with executive leadership, academic partners, interdisciplinary service leaders, and other clinical services/programs at the facility level. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relates effectively with customers, families, and the community.
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-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM or 8:00 AM -4:30 PM
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this
checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- 10-2850 A
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/30/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12575854.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account,
https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.