Nurse; Mental Health Treatment Coordinator

Nurse (Mental Health Treatment Coordinator)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Base pay range: $93,416.00/yr – $/yr
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility – up to $200,000 (determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office). Former participants are ineligible.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, performance awards
• Paid time off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Traditional federal pension (5‐year vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5% employer contribution
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term‑care insurance (may be carried into retirement)
• Full‑time Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm (compressed/flexible schedule possible after orientation)
• Telework:
  Not available;
  Virtual:
  Not available
• Relocation/Recruitment incentives:
  Not authorized; EDRP authorized for new hires (former participants ineligible)

• English language proficiency – basic written and spoken English required
• Graduate of a VA‑approved professional nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• OR master’s level bridge program candidate with bachelor's‑level coursework (may be licensed prior to completion)
• Upon state licensure, candidate may receive temporary appointment, later converted to permanent after successful completion of the bridge program
• Reference VA Handbook 5005 – Appendix G6
• OR foreign school graduate with full, active, unrestricted registration in a U.S. state, territory or Commonwealth (including Puerto Rico) – may need documented equivalency validation via ICD
• Graduate Nurse Technician Exception: candidates meeting basic education but lacking licensure may be appointed at entry step for 120‑day temporary appointment, extendable up to two years
• Grandfathering provision:
  All current VHA employees in the 0610 series performing these duties meet all qualification requirements as of 1/29/2024
• Grade determination criteria documented in online assessment: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Questionnaire/
• Physical requirements:
  
  light lifting and carrying under 15 lbs, 0.5 hr walking, 0.5 hr standing, hearing (aid permitted), mental and emotional stability, workplace alone
• Environmental factors: independent work setting

• Nurse I, Level I – fundamental, knowledge‑based care;
  Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma; no additional experience required
• Nurse I, Level II – integrates biopsychosocial concepts; ADN/Diploma with 1 yr specialized experience equivalent to Level I OR BSN with no additional experience
• Nurse I, Level III – deliberate planning and goal‑setting; ADN/Diploma with 2 yrs experience OR BSN with 1 yr specialized experience OR MSN/other master’s with no experience;
  Masters in related field with BSN allowed
• Nurse II – leadership in holistic care; BSN with 2 yrs experience equivalent to Level III OR MSN with 1 yr experience OR related master’s with BSN; or Doctoral in Nursing with no experience;
  Doctoral in related field with BSN allowed
• Nurse III – leadership in complex client care; MSN with 2 yrs specialized experience (one Level II equivalent) OR related master’s with BSN and 2 yrs specialized experience;
  Doctoral in Nursing with 1 yr Level II experience; or Doctoral in related field with BSN and 1 yr Level II experience

• Serve as the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator for Veterans in the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team
• Oversee population‑based interventions and metrics to track and enhance care for all Veterans served
• Provide rapid triage and assessment of Veteran needs; develop treatment plans; engage Veterans in goal planning, evaluation, and intervention
• Coordinate with specialty mental health, primary care, and community resources to facilitate warm hand‑offs and act as liaison for Veteran across care levels
• Educate Veterans and family members on available services; assist in referrals based on preferences or surrogate decision‑maker
• Document nursing triage assessments, risk screens, clinical reminders, and patient plan of care per facility policy
• Maintain professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in best…