Summary

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.

Duties

• * The incumbent is a member of the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program at Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Peoria
• * This is a 100% clinical - direct patient care position
• Duties include: *Assessment and diagnosis of moderate-severe mental health problems for a variety of Mental Health diagnoses to include substance use disorder - treatment planning - medication management - and crisis intervention
• * The Psychiatric APRN assists in ensuring same day access for Veterans with a mental health crisis
• * Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness
• * Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions - preventive measures - and prescribed treatments
• * Demonstrates leadership and engages in collaboration with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families (as appropriate) - in treatment plan development
• * Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• * Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• * Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• * Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• 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
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [email protected] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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