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 (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The Mental Health Outpatient ADTP Nurse assumes the following major duties and responsibilities: Is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.
Performs Risk Assessment (e.g. Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale) and initiates appropriate interventions. Considers all characteristics of the individual including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values and previous experiences. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Influences care outcomes by actively collaborating with the patient and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and therapeutics interventions with patients. Cores elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in program level quality improvements processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Performs Nursing Assessments/intakes/discharges and implements appropriate interventions in alignments with Scope, Practice and VHA policy.
Communicates with Interdisciplinary Team to ensure continuity of care and treatment planning. Participates in overdose prevention with naloxone education and contingency management as directed by Leadership. Utilize Behavioral Health Lab as directed by the Impact Unit Leadership, ANE Mental Health/ and/or Nurse Manager.
Assist in the development & implementation of policies and procedures pertinent to the program, including quality assurance & program evaluation activities required by MIRECC, VACO, & Joint Commission.
Performs other duties as assigned by the IMPACT Unit Co-Section Chiefs, ANE/Mental Health and/or Nurse Manager 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: Full time, Monday-Friday 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 the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE);If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of
Geehan.Chua@va.gov · (925) 372-2334
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $103980 – $188494/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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