PMHNP – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (EDRP)

Voices for Voices; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (PMHNP) in Mental Health to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality and timely care for Veterans.

Responsibilities include independent assessment, evidence-based treatment with medications and psychotherapy, patient and family education, and collaboration with MH and specialty teams to develop and adjust treatment plans. The role supports ICARE values and participates in EDRP where eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
• 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 collaborates with MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families 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

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (PMHNP) in Mental Health to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality and timely care for Veterans.

Responsibilities include independent assessment, evidence-based treatment with medications and psychotherapy, patient and family education, and collaboration with MH and specialty teams to develop and adjust treatment plans. The role supports ICARE values and participates in EDRP where eligible.