# Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/47d4d9fc-f198-4d31-a9b7-05bde5f83494

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

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Butler, PA
- Salary: 126421 – 193484 USD per year

## Summary

This role provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and mental health treatment to Veterans within the VA healthcare system. It suits experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners who want to work with an established interdisciplinary team in a structured federal environment.

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

## Skills named

Treatment Planning

## Required

- Master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license
- Current full board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from ANCC, AANPCB, or equivalent body
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and diagnostic assessment skills
- Ability to prescribe and manage psychotropic medications

## Nice to have

- Experience managing complex psychiatric conditions in outpatient and/or inpatient settings
- Knowledge of VA policies and Veteran-centered care principles

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890923000