Job Listing: Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health)

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Marion, IL

The Marion VA Health Care System is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for our Behavioral Medicine Care Line.  Duties include, but are not limited to: The incumbent will provide assessment and treatment planning for adult patients with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses.  Incumbent will provide education and counseling for outpatients and families in preventative care, medical and psychiatric conditions and use of prescribed medications.  Provide individual and group psychotherapy within defined scope of practice.  Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients.  Screen outpatients to determine need for further care.  Prescribe medication within prescribed scope of practice. Order diagnostic tests such as laboratory tests, x-rays, EKGs.  Provide evaluation and notify physician of abnormal results.  Perform health promotion and disease prevention activities.  Initiate and expedite requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies.

Major Duties

The Marion VA Health Care System is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for our Behavioral Medicine Care Line.  Duties include, but are not limited to: The incumbent will provide assessment and treatment planning for adult patients with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses.  Incumbent will provide education and counseling for outpatients and families in preventative care, medical and psychiatric conditions and use of prescribed medications.  Provide individual and group psychotherapy within defined scope of practice.  Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients.  Screen outpatients to determine need for further care.  Prescribe medication within prescribed scope of practice. Order diagnostic tests such as laboratory tests, x-rays, EKGs.  Provide evaluation and notify physician of abnormal results.  Perform health promotion and disease prevention activities.  Initiate and expedite requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies.

How to Apply

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Applications may be submitted to your local HR Liaison, VA Health Care System, 2401 W. Main Street, Marion, IL   62959 and must be received by the closing date of this announcement. (Please list the vacancy announcement number on your application.)  Application packages may be sent through blanket mail (distribution) in US government messenger envelopes (OF-65-B).

To apply submit a VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists.  This form is available at your local Human Resources Liaison Office.  Applications may be submitted to your local HR Liaison, 2401 W. Main St., Marion, IL  62959, and must be received by the closing date of this announcement. (Please list the vacancy announcement number on your application.) Application packages may be sent through blanket mail(distribution) in US government messenger envelopes(OF-65-B).

Contact Information:
Chris Cullum

Phone: 618-997-5311 ext. 55563


Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
2401 W. Main
Marion, IL 62959

US


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.