Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal Retirement Benefits

Federal health insurance

Job summary

VA Butler Healthcare in Butler, PA is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for Veterans.

As an advanced practice provider, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, Veteran-centered mental health care and promote optimal health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Experience managing complex psychiatric conditions across outpatient and/or inpatient settings
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of VA policies, evidence-based mental health practices, and Veteran-centered care

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within scope of practice
• Provide therapeutic interventions and patient education
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as clinically indicated
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Support Veteran safety, recovery, and whole-health principles
• Serve as a consultant and resource for staff regarding psychiatric and behavioral health issues

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing

PMHNP-BC certification

Job description

Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation - diagnosis - treatment - and medication management services to Veterans at the VA Butler Healthcare. As an advanced practice provider - the PMHNP collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality - evidence-based - Veteran-centered mental health care and promote optimal health outcomes.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation - diagnosis - treatment - and medication management services to Veterans at the VA Butler Healthcare. As an advanced practice provider - the PMHNP collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality - evidence-based - Veteran-centered mental health care and promote optimal health outcomes.

Duties

• Major Duties Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Develop - implement - and modify individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within scope of practice
• Provide therapeutic interventions and patient education
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists - psychologists - social workers - nurses - and other healthcare professionals
• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as clinically indicated
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement - performance improvement - and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Support Veteran safety - recovery - and whole-health principles
• Serve as a consultant and resource for staff regarding psychiatric and behavioral health issues
• Preferred Qualifications Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• This is a requirement
• Experience managing complex psychiatric conditions across outpatient and/or inpatient settings
• Strong clinical assessment - diagnostic - and treatment planning skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of VA policies - evidence-based mental health practices - and Veteran-centered care
• 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: 8:00 a.m
• to 4:30 p.m. - Monday to Friday Compressed/Flexible: Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized