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.
This Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health Intensive Case Management) position is in Mental Health services at the VA Central Western Massachusetts, located at the Springfield, MA CBOC. This position is a permanent, full-time at 40 hours per week. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
For more information, refer to Required Documents below This Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position serves as a Psychiatric Provider for Veterans experiencing Serious Mental Illness as part of the Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) program.
The MHICM Nurse Practitioner provides services to a complex panel of Veterans in a variety of treatment settings, such as seeing Veterans in their homes or in clinic settings, and modalities including in person and virtual care. The MHICM Nurse Practitioner participates with the MHICM team of Registered Nurses and Social Workers with a focus providing comprehensive Veteran care.
Duties include but are not limited to: Provides treatment for beneficiaries with complex psychiatric disorders in a variety of treatment settings, including home visits and in clinic settings. Works collaboratively as a part of the MHICM team Collaborates with providers in all areas of the system for the coordination of care Documents patient care in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
Training regarding the use of CPRS along with all applicable expectations for content, timeliness and other standards will be provided by the VAMC.
All documentation shall be completed in accordance with VA policy and procedures Adheres to and support all quality management performance measures Provides additional psychiatric coverage to general Mental Health Clinics within VA Central Western Mass Health Care System Ensures accreditation requirements are met for all applicable survey and inspection processes, to include, but not limited to, compliance with JCAHO, CARF, and OIG. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 08:00 a.m.
- 04:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Yes, may be authorized as determined by the agency policy at an Ad-hoc basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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 Notifications: This position is in the Excepted Service.
This position is covered by a special rate. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below If you are a current federal employee, you are required to attach your Most Recent non-award SF-50.
This should be a SF-50 from the current calendar year which shows your current position, grade and step. Award SF-50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
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/.The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp. If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
Daniella.Tirone@va.gov · 413-949-4773
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $114728 – $180040/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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