This 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.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Positon will be located at the VA Clinic in Oakland CA (CBOC). The Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Registered Nurse serves as an essential member of an integrated mental health care team designed to provide holistic, patient-centered care for individuals with behavioral health conditions.
The RN functions collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. The RN's role focuses on care coordination, clinical support, patient education, and crisis management, ensuring continuity and quality of behavioral health care. Duties and responsibilities of the BHIP RN include: Serves as the primary point of contact for patients within the BHIP team.
Coordinates and tracks care across multiple providers and settings, ensuring timely follow-up and continuity. Monitors patient progress toward treatment goals and communicates updates to the interdisciplinary team. Assists with transitions of care (e.g., inpatient to outpatient, or between programs). Conducts nursing assessments, including mental health, medical, and psychosocial components.
Identifies early signs of crisis, decompensation, or risk of harm to self/others, and intervenes appropriately. Performs medication reconciliation, monitors side effects, and ensures adherence to treatment plans. Provides input for diagnostic and treatment planning. Educates patients and families about mental health conditions, medication management, and wellness strategies. Promotes self-management, coping skills, and adherence to individualized treatment plans.
Supports recovery-oriented care and shared decision-making. Responds to behavioral health emergencies and coordinates crisis stabilization efforts. Uses de-escalation and trauma-informed care techniques. Collaborates with emergency, inpatient, and community resources as needed. Participates actively in interdisciplinary case conferences, treatment planning, and team huddles. Maintains effective communication and documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
Provides clinical consultation and support to other team members regarding patient care. Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Ensures adherence to ethical and regulatory standards (HIPAA, Joint Commission, VA, etc.). Engages in evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development. Other duties as assigned.
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: 8:00am-4:30pm *Schedule to be set by service Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Liz Licea Liz.Licea@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
shelly.park@va.gov · (801) 232-1399
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $153887 – $228000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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