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 EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health services that support the mission of the VA. The PMHNP delivers advanced clinical care, consultation, and care management, practicing to the full extent of their education, training, and certification as defined by their clinical privileges and prescriptive authority.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Independently provide evidence-based treatment for Veterans with acute or chronic mental health conditions, utilizing psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic modalities. Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, prevention strategies, and prescribed treatments.
Demonstrate leadership and collaborate effectively with mental health and specialty care professionals, engaging Veterans and families in treatment planning as appropriate. Evaluate and adjust treatment plans to promote optimal patient outcomes. Counsel and treat individuals with substance use disorders. Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory results, tests, and diagnostic studies. Initiate referrals and consultations with specialty services.
Uphold the ICARE values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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 VISN15EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Mark.Lemke@va.gov · 713-585-1273
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $115379 – $167765/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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