Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BHIP-CCM)

SummaryThis 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.DutiesThe Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patientsThe Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practices in Mental Health (MH) to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) missionThe PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and managementThe nurse in this role serves as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for the Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) at the CVAHCSThe Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) PMHNP responsibilities include medical record review - follow-up on medical consultation requests - writing prescriptions - ordering medications - and ordering laboratory testsConducts Mental Health and Tele-Mental Health clinics and manages patient care within those clinics through the use of Tele-Mental Health/Tele-Home technologyThis PMHNP demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Major Psychiatric Diagnoses and substance dependence/abuseThe incumbent will provide crisis intervention when indicated including evaluation - assessment - triage - initiation of/support in Emergency Detention procedures - and disposition of patients experiencing behavioral health emergenciesAs a licensed behavioral health prescribing professional - is required to provide \"on-call\" consultative services during evenings - nights - and weekends - on a rotating basis with other qualified MHSL staffWhile \"on call\" the incumbent is available to respond - by phone and in person as indicated by the situation - to the medical center to provide \"on call\" consultative behavioral health services timelyThese services include evaluation - diagnosis - assessment - triage - and supporting the emergency department - medical units and MHRRTP in the disposition (especially recommended level of care) for patients presenting with behavioral health emergencies during off hoursMajor duties and responsibilities of the position: 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 ExcellenceVA 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: Mon - Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Compressed Tour Negotiable Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized