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The Outpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides recovery oriented, Veteran centered clinical care for Veterans with a variety of medical, surgical, and psychiatric diagnoses in the outpatient clinic setting.
Based on availability of funding the applicant selected for this position may be eligible to apply for an educational loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program.
03/29/2019 to 03/26/2020
$90,094 - $154,114 per year
VN 00
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
3
No
Yes
CBEC-10465010-19-SG
529108900
The Outpatient Behavioral Health NP: Is responsible for the triage and temporary medication management of Veterans in transition (i.e., medication refills); provides triage, crisis intervention services and facilitates admission to psychiatric inpatient services when needed. Collaborates with Veterans, families and interdisciplinary treatment team members in the comprehensive assessment of biopsychosocial treatment needs of Veterans. Evaluates and interprets medical data to formulate a plan of care based on the H&P and diagnostic findings. Develops treatment plans with specific goals and interventions unique to each Veteran. Facilitates laboratory tests, procedures, non-invasive tests, consultations and medications under the supervision of the program physician/psychiatrist. Prescribes medications to include controlled substances based on standardized procedures or protocols and/or physician consultation. Prescribes buprenorphine with current training and waiver. Provides ongoing medication management, individual, group and family psychotherapy.
The NP is responsible for required clinical records, evaluation & monitoring of service delivery and outcome. Participates in nursing and medical center committees and task forces. Participates in patient and family education. Facilitates educational process for students by serving as preceptor. Acts as consultant and resource person to outside agencies in the area of psychiatric nursing care delivery.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: 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/. 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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and utilized in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/26/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10465010.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/529108900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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