# Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Nurse

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1802d5b3-5a68-4740-8a8e-0e5449724100

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Chesapeake, VA
- Salary: 83487 – 160426 USD per year

## Summary

A registered nurse position in a VA Medical Center's outpatient behavioral health clinic, providing patient care to veterans with mental health and substance use disorders. The role involves medication administration, crisis response, care coordination, and outreach to high-risk patients, working as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Care Coordination, De-escalation Techniques, Medication Administration

## Required

- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from a US state or territory
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE accredited)

## Nice to have

- 2-3 years of mental health direct patient care experience as an RN

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889877900