U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
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Summary 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 determines the award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years).
Pay Range Base pay range: $123,065.00/yr – $208,569.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Duties
Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence‑based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness, including psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities.
Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments.
Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families in treatment plan development.
Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Counsels and treats patients with substance use disorders.
Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
Exemplifies the ICARE core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
Benefits The VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential performance awards, 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays), traditional federal pension (5 years vesting), federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions, and federal health/vision/dental/life/long‑term care insurance.
Licensure 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
Work Schedule Weekend and evening hours may vary. Typical schedule: Wednesday / Saturday 6:00 pm–4:30 am or Sunday / Wednesday 6:00 pm–4:30 am, 40 hours per week.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Government Administration
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Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health
role at the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .
Summary 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 determines the award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years).
Pay Range Base pay range: $123,065.00/yr – $208,569.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Duties
Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence‑based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness, including psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities.
Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments.
Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families in treatment plan development.
Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Counsels and treats patients with substance use disorders.
Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
Exemplifies the ICARE core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
Benefits The VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential performance awards, 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays), traditional federal pension (5 years vesting), federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions, and federal health/vision/dental/life/long‑term care insurance.
Licensure 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
Work Schedule Weekend and evening hours may vary. Typical schedule: Wednesday / Saturday 6:00 pm–4:30 am or Sunday / Wednesday 6:00 pm–4:30 am, 40 hours per week.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Government Administration
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