Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Fort Belvoir VA seeks a Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric) to provide behavioral assessment, triage, evaluation and disposition for complex psychiatric cases with emphasis on appropriate level of care and patient safety.

The position uses Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for qualified DoD professionals; applications close 2026-09-28. Salary ranges from $103,603 to $134,691 per year, with eligibility for federal benefits and retirement.

Qualifications

• Nurse license/registration not explicitly stated in the text.
• The description emphasizes psychiatric nursing competencies and patient care in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral assessment, triage, evaluation and treatment of complex psychiatric cases.
• Determine disposition and level of care appropriate to the diagnosis.
• Support facility operations and ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Clinical triage

Patient assessment

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

About the Position: The Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric) provides support to the A. T. Augusta Military Medical Center in Fort Belvoir VA, helping ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and facility operations. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Key Responsibilities

Provide a behavioral assessment, triage, evaluation, treatment and disposition of complex psychiatric cases, with special attention to the level of care appropriate to treat the particular clinical diagnosis.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $103603 – $134691/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government