Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric)

About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Perform full range of advanced practice nursing care for treating beneficiaries (children, adolescents, and adults) requesting mental health services.

Evaluate new patients, gather histories, discuss goals with patients, and implement mutually agreed upon solutions.

Prescribe medications, educate patients about risks and benefits, probe for side effects, and monitor progress.

Work closely with primary care and other providers in accepting referrals, providing feedback, and sending referrals as needed.

Maintain appropriate records using a computerized record keeping and coding system.

Acts as a preceptor to graduate students enrolled in psychiatric nurse practitioner programs.