The Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System (GLA), West Los Angeles, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Outpatient Mental Health - Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery (ICMHR) program. The RN provides recovery-oriented nursing care, community-based case management, mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and care coordination for Veterans with serious mental illness while promoting patient safety, recovery, and improved outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides patient-centered, recovery-oriented mental health nursing care to Veterans with pervasive mental illness (PMI), severe functional impairments, and complex mental health needs. Provides community-based case management services, including home visits, community outreach, medication management, and ongoing assessment of Veterans' mental health needs.
Coordinates care with inpatient mental health units, outpatient clinics, community providers, and other VA services to ensure continuity of care and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. Conducts nursing assessments, risk screenings, medication reviews, and ongoing evaluations to identify changes in Veterans' mental health conditions and treatment needs.
Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized treatment plans in collaboration with Veterans, caregivers, and interdisciplinary treatment teams. Provides education to Veterans, families, and caregivers regarding mental health conditions, medications, treatment plans, symptom management, and recovery goals.
Responds to psychiatric and medical emergencies, utilizes therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques, and directs team responses to ensure patient and staff safety. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, daily huddles, and care coordination activities to address patient needs, safety concerns, and barriers to treatment.
Provides leadership and guidance to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members in managing complex mental health cases and improving patient outcomes. Collaborates with program leadership to identify safety concerns, improve clinical processes, and implement strategies that support quality patient care and program effectiveness.
Performs Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC 2.0) functions, including panel management, targeted outreach, needs assessments, and coordination of care across BHIP and specialty mental health clinics. Coordinates post-discharge and post-consult follow-up activities, supports the FLOW initiative, and assists Veterans with accessing appropriate mental health services and resources.
Incorporates measurement-based care tools, including PHQ-9 and C-SSRS, to monitor symptoms, assess risk, and support treatment planning and clinical decision-making. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, risk screenings, clinical reminders, treatment plans, and care coordination activities using approved VA systems and standardized templates.
Supports professional development through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback while promoting a safe, supportive, and collaborative work environment focused on improving Veteran care.
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: 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 VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
christopher.hubbs@va.gov · 702-833-0527
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $111502 – $190737/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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