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Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Nurse
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 83487 - 83487
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
28 October 2026 (13 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
25 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
This 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 $200000) & 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.
The Hampton VA Medical Centers Community Based Outpatient Clinic located in Chesapeake Virginia Location in Chesapeake VA is currently looking a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program Outpatient Mental Health (RN) to join our Team. The Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Programs Outpatient Mental Health RN directly reports to the Nurse Manager or designee of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Unit. He/She demonstrates competency in providing care for Veterans presenting behavioral health disorders including depression anxiety schizophrenia substance dependence and related medical conditions. The incumbent will work independently providing patient- center and recovery oriented care to our Veterans.
Duties:
Responsible for administering medications at the direction of ordering provider.
Duties include but are not limited to:
MH RN attends and participates in MH interdisciplinary team huddles and meetings uses therapeutic communication techniques practices de-escalation techniques utilizes recovery-oriented language and provides Veterans their family members and/or significant others with education regarding their illness medications and treatment plan.
Participates in warm hand-off care coordination liaising with Inpatient MH Units to facilitate continuity of care and responds to psychiatric and medical emergencies as directed.
Documents nursing triage assessments risk screens clinical reminders and patient plan of care in accordance with facility policy.
Maintains professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient.
Reports and addresses safety concerns document nursing triage assessments risk screens clinical reminders and patient plan of care according to facility policy.
Maintains professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.
Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe quality nursing care. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care.
Reviews Veterans to be seen by providers for the day/week to identify high risk patients if there are follow up appointments needed with other providers status of pending consults for BH Services.
Track and follow up with Veterans with High RiskFlags and those identified for Reach Vet
Complete suicide screens and safety plans as appropriate
Provide outreach to High-Risk Veterans who no-show did not schedule follow up appointments as indicated
Work with Specialty Clinics (HUD/VASH CWT PRRC PTSD Clinic STAR) to assist with establishing Veterans in needed care.
Provides walk in clinic coverage supporting Veteran Same Day Access Requests
Provide Veteran outreach to provide support as needed obtain additional information for treatment and report back to treatment providers.
ID Veterans who are utilizing emergency services frequently and provide outreach and help connect them to the appropriate level of care/get in contact with regular provider such as CCICM referrals.
Be the front-line responder for MHV messages and phone calls from Veterans for triage and address issue if needed/within scope (i.e. getting re-connected with services needing to reschedule appointments sending request to provider for medication refills etc.) if outside of scope refer to appropriate team member.
Track clinical reminders complete reminders and mental health screenings that are within scope and inform providers of alerts/reminders that need completed.
Place consults as appropriate/within scope.
Follow up on progress of community care referrals.
Administers medications as ordered IAW facility policies and procedures at the direction of ordering provider.
Cover Mental Health Nursing staffing as needed
Preferred experience:
At least 2-3 years of Mental Health direct patient care as an RN.
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: 08:00-1630 Monday-Friday
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); OR Individuals attending a masters level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelors level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005 Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing possession of a current full active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
- Current full active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the United States or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements but do not possess the required licensure may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)
Grade Determinations: The following Scope Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates and if appropriate the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice Veteran/Patient Driven Care Leadership Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: I Level I
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Straight pulling; Pulling hand overhand; Reaching above shoulders; Use of fingers both hands required; Walking; Standing; Kneeling; Repeated bending both legs required; Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic and shades of colors; Hearing without aid; Hearing whispers; Mental and Emotional Stability.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Required Experience:
IC
