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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Butler, PA

Spotted 1d agoFull-time

Job details

Work mode
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 30, 2026
Job description

About this role

Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation - diagnosis - treatment - and medication management services to Veterans at the VA Butler Healthcare. As an advanced practice provider - the PMHNP collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality - evidence-based - Veteran-centered mental health care and promote optimal health outcomes.

Duties

  • Major Duties Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
  • Develop - implement - and modify individualized treatment plans
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within scope of practice
  • Provide therapeutic interventions and patient education
  • Coordinate care with psychiatrists - psychologists - social workers - nurses - and other healthcare professionals
  • Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as clinically indicated
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record
  • Participate in quality improvement - performance improvement - and evidence-based practice initiatives
  • Support Veteran safety - recovery - and whole-health principles
  • Serve as a consultant and resource for staff regarding psychiatric and behavioral health issues
  • Preferred Qualifications Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
  • This is a requirement
  • Experience managing complex psychiatric conditions across outpatient and/or inpatient settings
  • Strong clinical assessment - diagnostic - and treatment planning skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
  • Knowledge of VA policies - evidence-based mental health practices - and Veteran-centered 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: 8:00 a.m
  • to 4:30 p.m. - Monday to Friday Compressed/Flexible: Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
  • Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
  • Contact [email protected] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
  • Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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