VA
$126,421 – $193,484
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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