PMHNP | Kansas City, MO

Position Overview

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive mental health services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. This role involves independent evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment for Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness.

Key Responsibilities

• Use advanced clinical judgment to evaluate, diagnose, and treat Veterans using psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities
• Provide patient and family education on medical and mental health conditions
• Collaborate with other mental health and specialty care professionals
• Assess and adjust treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes
• Counsel and treat patients with substance use disorders
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies
• Initiate referrals and consults to specialty services

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
• Day shift only
• No call requirements
• Telework not available

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $126,924 - $185,740 per year
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays)
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required
• English language proficiency
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation and background investigation
• Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required