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.
The Registered Nurse Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) services include patient education, activation, behavioral interventions, monitoring of medication adherence and response, as well as other protocol driven services. Duties include but are not limited to: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components.
Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Participates in patient outreach and engagement in proper treatment. Assesses, reviews, develops, maintains, and monitors Veteran specific plans of care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient outcomes are reported and validated. Participates in caseload consultation with team members.
Provides education and brief interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, motivational interviewing, and other focused treatment strategies. Conducts relapse prevention planning throughout care, including transition from active treatment to maintenance as goals are achieved. Collaborates with PCMHI leadership/team members to develop/enhance educational materials and use marketing strategies to promote services.
Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals.
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: Position is eligible for telework Ad-hoc.
May be authorized at Supervisory discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $87200 – $145373/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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