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 posting is for the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) Registered Nurse (RN). The MHTC RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on comprehensive holistic components. This position assumes responsibility for the coordination of care for patients, including triage of and care for patients with emergency medical or psychological issues. Administers medications according to policy.
The RN will work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other team members to track treatment plans, facilitate follow up appointments, monitor clinical progress, and support measurement-based care. The coordination will reduce fragmentation and improve Veteran access while aiding in team efficiency and workload to ensure Veterans receive comprehensive, Veteran-centered care.
The incumbent is administratively and clinically supervised by a Mental Health Service supervisor and account to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS). This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 1, 2026.
Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based practices. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care.
Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities. Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.
Executes position to promote full BHIP implementation and function within the Mental Health setting.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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 through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: No available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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
Education Accreditation: The Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) must be recognized by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by either of the following accrediting agencies 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) ACEN or CCNE program or degree accreditation may also be found under the U.S.
Department of Education Notes: Department of Education: 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/.
Foreign Education: 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. School Name: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
No longer on accreditation site: 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.
Kimberly.Ingram2@va.gov · 469-970-0788
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75687 – $174744/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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